2007 Horoscope Archives: Monthly - For Cancer and Cancer Ascendant

Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:

December 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview.

Until the 22nd, the Sun continues to spotlight your work and health sector. You take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It�s a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. You may be drawn into some form of service that will bring deep personal satisfaction. At this time, you seek perfection and distinction in your work and this quality bring you a more responsible position. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. More than any time of the year, you are conscious of your mental and physical health, daily routines, everyday working life, and your working methods.

From the 22nd, the Sun illuminates your seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me". You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

December is a month in which you enjoy important, positive changes to your health or your job. It could also be a time when you receive a healthy bonus or promotion. Your winning attitude and display of confidence on the job will go a long way towards advancement and satisfaction. Improvements to your working environment are likely. You find more enjoyment in the work you do, and it is easier than usual to find employment now, if applicable. Romantic relationships prosper, and relationships with children are strong in December.

Jupiter joins with Pluto in late Sagittarius before entering Capricorn on the 18th (Pluto will follow suit in January). This alignment represents a culmination of matters in the area of our charts in which it occurs. Jupiter and Pluto have been working through this sector for some time now, re-working your attitude towards these areas of your life. An increased need for shared interests with others, as well as for adventurous or risky undertakings, is with us now as we strive for more personal significance. Benefits may come through those in authority or the government. This can be an ambitious time when a desire for success is especially strong. The ability to sway or persuade can be enhanced. One of the most positive uses of this transit is a drive to better ourselves. We might solve a problem that has been in existence for some time, or capitalize upon a resource that was previously hidden. Social or material goals may come into strong focus, and reform could figure now. Our faith may be reborn or developed strongly. We might decide to invest our time and energy (and possibly money) into an ambitious new project. We should take advantage of the increased drive this transit brings, but avoid tendencies towards self-righteousness, exaggeration, and obsession. This transit generally favors big business, the law, grants, taxes, education, and commerce. Increased influence, faith, and insight are likely now. For you, work, routine, service, and health matters are in focus and especially strong. Now is the time to take these matters to a new level. Grab--and make--opportunities in these areas of life.

Jupiter entering earthy Capricorn this month strongly affects you, as Jupiter is now in opposition to your Sun and moving into your seventh house. Jupiter changes signs approximately once a year, so this ingress is significant and represents a new shift of energy that will stay with you until January 2009. From now until January 2009, you may enjoy benefits through marriage, business partnerships, and contractual agreements. You can negotiate successfully and possibly prevail in legal controversies if applicable. Financial benefits may come through partnerships. Adversarial issues and legal matters from the past can be resolved, and more casual disputes can be settled. Consultants and advisors will be especially helpful, or you may take on role of advisor. Good publicity may come your way. If your work takes you before the public, you can safely expect popularity and perhaps even critical acclaim. There may also be opportunities to lecture or present your work in an open forum. Marital relationships and partnerships benefit from expansive, warm energy. Associates are generally helpful and cooperative. These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

Mars continues to retrograde this month (all month). This retrograde period extends to January 30th, 2008. Even though the retrograde period officially lasts from November 15/07-January 30/08, the retrograde "zone" is in effect from September 16/07-April 4/08. For you, your personal initiatives and confidence are affected. Perhaps you are not as confident about your personal effectiveness and more cautious about sharing yourself with others. Personal initiatives might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. You could be a little tired and more accident-prone, so be sure to rest up. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now.

Venus warms your solar fifth house from the 5-30. This is an expressive period for the goddess of love! It's natural for you to turn on the charm without even lifting a finger. You are especially attracted to aesthetic forms of recreation. You feel a little more playful now, and love matters tend to be laced with a touch of drama. That shouldn't be a problem--in fact, you kind of like it that way for the time being. More loving and appreciative relationships with your children may also figure now. Your powers of attraction skyrocket during this cycle. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

Mercury transits your solar sixth house from the 1-20. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills. Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now. You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mercury transits your solar seventh house from the 20th. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mars energizes your solar first house all month. Note that Mars will be activating and re-activating a small area our charts until April 2008 due to its retrograde cycle. You're feeling brave, independent, and eager to begin new projects. Just pace yourself a bit, so you don't antagonize others with abrupt and impulsive actions. There is much initiative now, with personal involvement in new ventures or undertakings. You are striving for independence and freedom of movement in everyday affairs. New ideas that offer exciting challenges appeal to you now. This placement reacts strongly on a personal level, and circumstances could require you to take the lead in certain situations or activities. You may experience a noticeable lack of cooperation from others. Exercise patience in driving, daily activities, and contact with others, as this planet can arouse the tendency toward carelessness, argumentativeness, and disputes. It is also associated with cuts, bruises, burns, migraine headaches, and accidents in rare instances. Challenges with these areas of life are more likely while Mars is retrograde, all month and extending into the new year. Your focus remains in this area of life, but caution and perhaps anxiety begin to dominate. Your actions are more likely to be misinterpreted now.

Highlights:

November 30-December 1 Sun squares Saturn. Pushing forward aggressively simply doesn't work now. Delays or setbacks are likely, but are reminders that sometimes we need to slow down and regroup. For you, financial delays or setbacks could occur now, but are temporary. A partner could be feeling unappreciated or slighted.

December 2-4 Venus sextiles Jupiter and Pluto; and the Sun sextiles Chiron. A sense of meaning and purposefulness imbues our relationships now. Confidence is strong. For you, family, work, and romance all combine in pleasing ways now. This is a strong period for earning trust and respect. It's also a good time for personal finances.

December 6-7 Mercury squares Saturn and the Sun squares Uranus. These are not ideal energies during which to push forward with new plans, simply because circumstances, or other people, are resistant and rebellious. For you, money matters could be stressful. Blocked, missing, or delayed communications could figure now. Communications with a partner, mostly, are affected. Make yourself perfectly clear, or re-evaluate whether you need to say what you were planning to say altogether!

December 6-7 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

December 9 New Moon in Sagittarius in your solar sixth house affects you until January's New Moon. The New Moon in the sixth house heralds a time when new diet regimes, healthy routines, and satisfying work schedules can be successfully initiated. It is a time of taking care of business, handling details, and increasing your efficiency by re-organizing or simply by working enthusiastically at tasks that help you get caught up in your work. It is also a good time for analysis of any sort, as critical thinking is now at its peak. This period is marked by a desire to sort things out, but also to be useful. 

December 11-12 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

December 11-13 Jupiter conjuncts Pluto, Venus trines Mars, the Sun and Mercury sextile Neptune, and Venus sextiles Saturn. This is a very creative combination. Determination and drive are with us, as well as the chance to relate harmoniously to others. Imagination is also at a peak. For you, opportunities arise through or at work. It's an excellent time for creative matters on the job as well. Some may find a romance through work connections. This is a good period for money matters as well.

December 18-19 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

December 19-20 Mercury conjuncts Jupiter and Pluto, and the Sun conjuncts Pluto. This is a period of intense discovery. New insights into old problems or new ideas altogether are found now and are likely to be very transformational (for some even life-changing).

December 23 A Full Moon occurs today in early Cancer in your solar first house. This Full Moon is brimming with opportunities as it occurs at the same time as a conjunction between the Sun and Jupiter. "Hey, what about me?" is the feeling of a Full Moon in the first house. You're looking for a bit of attention right now as you feel that life has been too "other-oriented" recently. Try to avoid infantile outbursts. Instead, work on your self-assertiveness. You do count, and there are ways to assert your own needs without stepping on others' toes. Finding a balance between autonomy and dependence is what this Full Moon is about for you. Your emotions are on your sleeve right now. It is a good time to put your needs first, but doing so with respect for others will take you further. Whether you can succeed as a leader is "tested" right now.

December 24-25 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

December 26-27 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:

November 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview.

Until the 22nd, the Sun illuminates your romance and pleasure sector. This is the time of year when you are ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful cycle, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors now. You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether others appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year. This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

From the 22nd, the Sun illuminates your solar sixth house. During this cycle, you take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It�s a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. Details are more important to you now. It's time to bring order to your life by focusing on the little things that make up the whole. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. You could seek distinction and strive towards perfection in your work. Efficiency should be your goal now. Your physical health, as well as the relationship between your body and your mind, are in focus.

There is nothing quite like the peace we derive from a smooth-flowing domestic life, and this is what lifts your spirits this month. It�s an excellent period for entertaining from your home. However, getting your personal projects into motion may be a lesson in frustration from mid-month. Impatience works against you in obvious ways now. Others may find you hard to reach as you review your plans and revise your goals. Career opportunities find you, but you could be on the fence. Expect more opportunities than usual to enjoy leisurely activities in November.

Mercury ends its retrograde period that occurred from October 11-November 1, picking up speed and "revisiting" some of the aspects it made to planets before and during the retrograde period. This gives us all a chance to get projects and communications back on track.

Mars, however, turns retrograde this month, on November 15th. This retrograde period extends to January 30th, 2008. Even though the retrograde period officially lasts from November 15/07-January 30/08, the retrograde "zone" is in effect from September 16/07-April 4/08. For you, your personal initiatives and confidence are affected. Perhaps you are not as confident about your personal effectiveness and more cautious about sharing yourself with others. Personal initiatives might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. You could be a little tired and more accident-prone, so be sure to rest up. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now.

Venus continues to transit your solar third house until the 8th. With Venus in the third house the areas of life where you are most likely to express your social, romantic, and artistic qualities are through an intellectual appreciation of art, cultural pursuits, and literature. Romantic contacts are usually from within the local environment close to home, although many romantic short trips may be undertaken for pleasure. Good companionship is as equally important as romance during this cycle. You prefer an intellectual, communicative, and witty partner. During this cycle, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts now.

Venus transits your solar fourth house from the 8th. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic now. You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere. Loyalty and sensitivity in your relationships are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house until the 11th. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now. Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle. Many of the problems you have been encountering in these areas begin to resolve.

Mercury moves through your solar fifth house from the 11th. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation, and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong. Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle.

Mars continues to energize your solar first house all month. Note that Mars will be activating and re-activating a small area our charts until April 2008 due to its retrograde cycle. You're on a roll, with loads of energy to spare. You're feeling brave, independent, and eager to begin new projects. Just pace yourself a bit, so you don't antagonize others with abrupt and impulsive actions. There is much initiative now, with personal involvement in new ventures or undertakings. You are striving for independence and freedom of movement in everyday affairs. New ideas that offer exciting challenges appeal to you now. This placement reacts strongly on a personal level, and circumstances could require you to take the lead in certain situations or activities. You may experience a noticeable lack of cooperation from others. Exercise patience in driving, daily activities, and contact with others, as this planet can arouse the tendency toward carelessness, argumentativeness, and disputes. It is also associated with cuts, bruises, burns, migraine headaches, and accidents in rare instances.  Challenges with these areas of life are more likely while Mars is retrograde, beginning November 15th and extending into the new year. Your focus remains in this area of life, but caution and perhaps anxiety begin to dominate.

Highlights:

October 31-November 2 Mercury stations and turns direct on November 1st. Holding off on important discussions, interviews, or contracts is probably wise right now, as thinking is foggy and misunderstandings are likely. As Mercury moves forward and regains speed over the next couple of weeks, we can more easily get projects off the ground.

November 1-2 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

November 3-6 Challenges and gains occur in the areas of home and family, money, romance, friendships, and creativity for you now with the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Chiron and Pluto and the Sun in flowing aspect to Mars. Problems encountered now can lead to greater insight and better conditions.

November 8-9 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

November 9 New Moon in Scorpio in your fifth house affects you until December's New Moon. Creative self-expression comes under the realm of the fifth house, and a New Moon occurring here sparks the creative juices. Romantic inclinations are also highlighted, as are any kind of celebratory, playful, and just-for-fun endeavors. You will be especially aware of your need for approval and feedback from others, deriving pleasure from the ways your own creativity impact the world around you. This can be a passionate time for you, and a time when you might feel more bold than usual. If you are feeling good about yourself, and especially if you have taken advantage of the time for re-building of confidence that the New Moon in the fourth house brought, you will fairly radiate during this expressive period. 

November 11-12 Matters previously hidden may come to light now, and disappointments are possible, with Neptune in hard aspect to the Sun and Venus. Keep it simple. Avoid jumping to conclusions, and put off (if you can) major new initiatives for a more auspicious date. We are not seeing things clearly now.

November 13-14 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

November 14-16 Mars is stationary retrograde. See above Monthly Overview for details.

November 18-20 Venus trines Chiron and squares Mars; Mercury trines Mars and squares Chiron; Sun in hard aspect to Mars. Home life may be cantankerous for you now, but you stand to gain more respectability as a result. Sometimes conflict leads to solutions to problems, and this is what is happening now. Friendships are likely affected as well. Sexual or creative tension could exist, but opportunities to learn more about friends arise. Watch for impulsive spending. It's likely you will later regret financial transactions made now. Impatience on the job leads nowhere fast.

November 20-21 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

November 24 A Full Moon occurs today in early Gemini in your solar twelfth house. Circumstances are such that you have an overwhelming need to be alone. You've been busy with all sorts of everyday activities, deeply involved in your work and routines. It's time to balance your life with some down time�otherwise, you simply don't feel whole. Issues come to light that originate from deep within. It's an excellent time to get in touch with what's been brewing beneath the surface. A secret may be revealed.

November 25-26 Venus trines Neptune. This is a strong period for compassionate understanding and generosity of spirit--when we are more able to rise above insecurities and selfishness in order to embrace others and life more peacefully. It can also be a romantic and creative period. For you, friendships and group activities thrive, and circumstances seem to lead you in interesting directions. Family life is also peaceful and warm now.

November 26-27 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

November 28-29 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

November 30-December 1 Sun squares Saturn. Pushing forward aggressively simply doesn't work now. Delays or setbacks are likely, but are reminders that sometimes we need to slow down and regroup. For you, financial delays or setbacks could occur now, but are temporary. A partner could be feeling unappreciated or slighted.

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See also general trends for Cancer in 2007.

Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:

October 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview.

Until the 23rd, the Sun puts a spotlight on your solar fourth house. This position of the Sun represents a yearly "nesting" phase. You tend to concentrate your vital force on self-nurturing as well as nurturing those close to you. During this period, your inner, spiritual world is more important to you than mundane achievements--and necessarily so. It's a time to honor your roots, stabilize your home life, and build the connections you have with family. During this heartwarming cycle, you would do best to allow yourself to explore your inner needs so that you can nurture yourself and others in a healthy, growth-oriented manner.

The Sun illuminates your fifth house from the 23rd. After a period of �nesting�, you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful period of the year, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors! You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether people appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year. This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

It�s time to put your plans into action, and you are filled with the energy and gumption to do just that. Life speeds up for you, and others close to you might notice you are atypically self-involved. That�s just fine--it�s time that you thought of what you really want from life. You may jump into something impulsively, or do something you have always wanted to do but haven't had the chance to act out. Competitive activities are favored this month. Work could involve traveling or teaching, and career opportunities knock at your door.

Mercury retrogrades from October 11-November 1. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture. This Mercury Retrograde cycle affects your fourth and fifth houses of home and family, romance, children, and creativity. Put off decision-making with regards to home improvement, moving, and family matters for the time being. Speculation should probably be avoided. Returning to a previous condition, or having to re-do projects you thought were completed, on the home front is possible now. Miscommunications with a lover, or with children, are also more likely during this cycle.

Venus continues to move through your solar second house until the 8th. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Venus transits your solar third house from the 8th forward. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

Mercury continues to transit your solar fifth house until the 23rd, when it dips back into your solar fourth house. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation, and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong. Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle.  Note that from the 11th to November 1st, Mercury is retrograde and can stir up some challenges with these matters.

Mars energizes your first house all month. You are able to stand your ground and assert yourself more than usual during this transit. You have energy at your disposal to move your plans forward, and you are more enterprising. You want to leave your mark on the world in some way--however big or small--and you are more able to make an impression than usual. If circumstances are such, you are able to easily fight back. In fact, you may be somewhat combative under this influence, and you may have a short temper. Avoid being pushy. Take charge of your life, but don't bulldoze over others in the process! This is an excellent transit for assertiveness and physical vitality. Love affairs may also be stepped up during this period. On the rare occasion when an accident occurs, it is more likely to involve the head or face.

Highlights:

October 2-3 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

October 2-4 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and Venus trine Pluto. This is a stellar period for finances and possessions. Your judgment is sound. It's also strong for family and domestic affairs.

October 5-6 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

October 10-12 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until November 1st--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

October 11 New Moon in Libra in your fourth house affects you until November's New Moon. Home and family may be a focus during this phase. On a personal, developmental level, this is a time to not only listen to what is in your gut, but to pay homage to those feelings! What makes you feel safe and secure? This is the time to explore and develop a sense of inner security. Although the fourth house is associated with the home, it is an angular, cardinal house that stirs up activity. This is a time of re-organization and heightened awareness of your roots, issues of intimacy and vulnerability, and it's an excellent time to come in touch with your feelings and needs. Focusing on your support system and the manner in which you support others is also probable. This is a good time to make long-range plans for the future, to do any type of re-organizing or even re-modeling of the home or home environment, and for family-related activities.

October 12-13 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

October 17-18 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

October 18-20 Mercury trine Mars and sextile Saturn; the Sun sextile Pluto. This is a strong period for deliberate action, productivity, and sound thinking. With Mercury retrograde, reviewing problems from the past is advised rather than initiating new projects. For you, a pleasantly busy and productive period for career and public matters, as well as a good conversation with a romantic partner or child, figures now. It's also a strong period for organizing your finances and perhaps uncovering new sources of income.

October 23-25 Strong Uranian energy is with us now with Mercury, the Sun, and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus. We should "expect the unexpected"--little will go as planned. We are likely to rebel against rules, authority, and anything that fences us in. Thinking outside of the box works. For you, challenges with shared possessions and money could figure now. Friends and family members may be displaying erratic behavior. Avoid impulse buys.

October 24-25 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

October 26 A Full Moon occurs today in early Taurus in your solar eleventh house. You've been focusing on what brings you pleasure�your hobbies, romantic activities, and so forth. Now you realize that the role you play in others' lives (as a spouse, parent, friend) is an important element in your overall happiness. You're looking for validation from friends and group activities now. You may be called upon to perform a humanitarian gesture. For example, a friend may experience a little crisis and asks for your help. You may suddenly find yourself around many people, perhaps after a period of relative solitude or private time.

October 29-30 Matters pertaining to work, health, and daily routines thrive for you now. Good luck or karma on the job is likely. It's also a strong period for partnering or for a close partner.

October 30-31 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

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Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:

September 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview.

Until the 23rd, the Sun highlights your solar third house--a time of the year in which you are most likely to be a "busy bee". Communications, short trips, errand-running, and general busy-ness feature now. You could have a finger in many pies, so to speak, as your curiosity is piqued by a larger variety of things than usual. Used well, this could be a period in which you come up with solutions to a number of problems. You are more inclined to take pride in your intellectual accomplishments and/or your ability to socialize and make connections.

The Sun is spotlighting your house of family and home from the 23rd, and these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front. Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship to your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself, so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing your inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

You are filled with plans and ideas this month, but more inclined to put them into action in October. This works best for you, as you need time to collect your thoughts. Financial matters improve dramatically in September. Pressures begin to ease, and a financial burden lifts. This improves your overall mood. Problems with communication systems, siblings, neighbors, and machinery or equipment demand immediate attention. It�s time to take more responsibility by running important errands and getting your paperwork in order. A love affair moves forward quite suddenly, and with gusto.

Venus turns direct on the 8th, and Venus-ruled areas of life begin to move forward. Love, appreciation, and the need for companionship are expressed more naturally and readily from this point forward.

A Solar Eclipse in Virgo occurs on September 11th. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from September 4th to 11th. This Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Flaws in an important system in your life are revealed and it's time to start fresh. This eclipse occurs in your solar third house, suggesting a new approach to communications projects, learning, or self-expression. A new position in the neighborhood, relocation, or increased interaction with others may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to the way you handle your daily activities. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy.

Your ruler, the Moon, forms stimulating connections to other planets this month on the 1, 6-8, 13-14, 18, 22, and 27, representing opportunity periods for you. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--are more prevalent this month and occur on the 3, 11-12, 17, 19, and 26, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-4, 9-10, 12-13, 16-19, and 27-28, when financial decision-making is unclear.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4, 7-9, 23-24, and 26-27. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2-3, 17-19, and 20-22. These would be less than ideal days on which to have a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 6 and 30-1. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 16th.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 6-8 and 12-13. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 3-4 and 25-26, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 4, 7-10, and 25-27. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 2-3, 15-18, and 19-21, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar second house all month. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Mercury transits your solar fourth house from the 5-27. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now. Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house until the 28th, indicating that your energy levels can fluctuate day-to-day, and much depends on your emotional state of mind. Frequent periods of quiet and solitude are necessary in order to recharge your energies. On occasion, you may be indecisive, changeable, evasive, and possibly even devious or inclined towards self-deception during this cycle.

Highlights:

September 5-6 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

September 7-8 Venus and Pluto turn direct after retrograde periods. These influences represent matters moving forward after a period of introspection and/or lag. For you, romantic matters, as well as family and domestic issues, gain momentum after a period of review and emotional distance. Differences are smoothed over and you might find a romantic partner, child, and family members are more accessible, easier to read, as well as more confident with you. 

September 8-9 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

September 11 New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar third house affects you now and for months to come. Unexpected events necessitate the need for new beginnings. The third house rules our communication skills, learning, methods, daily interactions and contact, and general "busy-ness". This is a favorable time for learning something new, feeling at ease in social situations, taking care of the details of daily life, and developing a mental rapport with others. It is a time when you will be more aware of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy. 

September 15-16 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

September 19-20 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

September 19-21 Mars opposes Pluto, Venus opposes Neptune, and the Sun is challenged by both Pluto and Chiron. Battles begun now are lose-lose situations. Avoid beating a dead horse and attempting to force matters that should naturally take time to unfold. Circumstances now can push us to discover our own power--power that comes from a strong sense of self rather than superficial energy derived from manipulating people into doing what we want them to do. We are not seeing our finances or love relationships clearly just now. For you, some nervous tension can surround your career or finances. Try to avoid stressing out over details and take the time to regroup in order to get the most important facts straight. A lover or child may be frustrated or acting out. Financial confusion could also figure now.

September 24-26 Mercury sextile Pluto and trine Mars. The discovery of new information about the past helps your current goals. A healthy discussion with a lover could be part of the picture now. You are communicating your ideas convincingly, particularly on the job. It's a good time to present your case or ask for something important from a superior.

September 26 A Full Moon occurs today in early Aries in your tenth house. You are suddenly in the limelight�everyone notices you now. It's time to put your best foot forward, but be sure to do so with grace and consideration for others, or you may just make a display that you regret later. Perhaps you've been hiding yourself away, taking it easy. Now you need a little attention, and career matters come to a head. You're called to perform, perhaps on a moment's notice, and it's best to keep your cool and do whatever you can to show your competence. A sudden job opportunity, or some form of assistance with regards to career, home, or property matters, could be part of the picture. This can also produce an event that requires you to take charge and show your responsible side.

September 26-27 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

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Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:

August 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview.

Until the 23rd, the Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now. You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector from the 23rd, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching now, making connections, and paying attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is emphasized during this period, and is for the most part light-hearted. Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle. You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are a different country. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking. Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home. Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful now, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

Income, comfort, and security come into strong focus this month, Cancer. Maintaining the status quo is the underlying motivation for your actions. You take especial pride in your material accumulations. Any slowdowns you have been experiencing in work and health matters tend to dissipate. Communication snafus are likely with friends and family, and it�s best to avoid harping on what is said (or not said). Partnerships are strengthened. From the 28th, inner restlessness is stimulated and you form connections to new people with different ideas. A travel opportunity may be part of the picture.

Venus continues to retrograde all month and until September 8th. For the time being, avoid making critical decisions about Venus-ruled areas of life, including love and social relationships, entertainment, beauty, and finances. Read more about Venus Retrograde here.

This month, Leo and Sagittarius houses are emphasized. The Sun, Mercury, and Venus all align with Saturn and trine Pluto at various points in the month. As well, Jupiter in Sagittarius turns direct on the 6th. This affects your second and sixth houses. Emphasis is on personal finances and possessions--the serious elements of these matters. It's time to make a plan to improve these areas of your life. It may feel like work, but accepting responsibility and the determination to "clean up" your life in these areas will bring rewards. Work, health, and routine matters can be fortified this month as well. You might discover a stronger connection to your work or body, and more purposefulness in your life as a result.

A Lunar Eclipse occurs on August 28th in the early degrees of Pisces. The "crisis" that eclipses such as this one tend to elicit is a crisis of lack--a time when we suddenly realize a great need or want. This eclipse can trigger awareness of need in an area of our lives, such as our relationship to work, to our health and bodies, and so forth. This is a time when matters come to light--things that have been brewing under the surface. With the Virgo-Pisces service axis involved, this Lunar Eclipse presses us to look more closely at our needs, lacks, and wants in our lives. We are pushed to find a balance between day-to-day functions and routines, physical health, and the need for order (Virgo) and vision, spiritual health, disorder, and the infinite (Pisces). Virgo rules the tools and techniques that we use to deal with day-to-day life, while Pisces rules the tools that we use to deal with our spiritual selves. Epiphanies are likely at this time as we become acutely aware of our lack. This understanding can propel us into positive action. Full Moons and Lunar Eclipses bring issues in our lives to fulfillment. Our emotions are heightened, and there is often some sort of drama involved with the house, sign, and any contacted planets activated by the Full Moon. Occurring in your solar ninth house, your personal beliefs may be tested. Your hunger for adventure or learning may come into focus. All of the attention you've been giving to mundane affairs has you wondering when you're going to have some fun. You want to take a leap of faith now.

Your ruler, the Moon, forms stimulating connections to other planets this month, on the 3-4, 9-10, 12, 16-18, 26, and 31, representing opportunity periods for you. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 5, 20, and 28, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2 and 15-22. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-5, 10-11, and 13-14, when financial decision-making is unclear.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 5-6, 14-17, 19-20, and 26-27. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1-4, 7, and 25. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-7, 12-14, 18, and 21-22. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1-2.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2 and 9. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1 and 22-24, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 3 and 26-27. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 7-8, 22-24, and 25, when others may not see you in the best light!

Highlights:

August 2-3 Operative energies include the Sun trine Jupiter and Mercury sextile Mars. The tendency to take the high road in our relations with others dominates now. We more easily assert ourselves and our needs without causing a stir. For you, a blast of positive energy arrives in the area of personal finances. Job opportunities may arise. Career matters push ahead.

August 3-4 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

August 9-10 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

August 11-12 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

August 12 New Moon in Leo in your solar second house affects you until the next New Moon in September. Heightened sensitivity to the world of the five senses, to your physical environment, and to the security you gain from the solid ground you have built for yourself is in order for this period of time. Attunement to, and appreciation of, the physical world of the senses is the focus, and this is a time to start fresh in terms of how you arrange your life in order to feel a sense of value and worthiness. Financial issues come into focus. Setting realistic financial goals, as well as formulating such things as budgets and other sensible financial planning projects, will be favored during this time. Discovering ways to increase your income is featured. It is also a wonderful time for taking moments to pleasure yourself through earthy, tactile, and comforting endeavors.

August 12-15 Operative energies include Neptune opposing a Sun-Mercury conjunction; and Venus conjunct Saturn and trine Pluto. Relationship or financial tests are likely now, but act to improve matters considerably in the long run. Be wary of what others are saying, of what you read, and of what you perceive during this period. Avoid making premature decisions until Neptune's veil lifts. For you, financial matters are in focus--new responsibilities, and the necessity for a new game plan. For the time being, some confusion surrounds money or possessions.

August 17-19 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Venus; and Mercury conjunct Saturn and trine Pluto. Conversations of a more serious or probing nature are likely now. We may feel compelled to get to the bottom of a matter. For you, discussions or news about money matters can figure now. A partner has something important to say.

August 18-19 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

August 19-21 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Saturn and trine Pluto. We may be recognized or rewarded in some way for the efforts we put forth. Improved concentration and focus, a more realistic outlook, and a practical awareness of the limits of time all help us to make steady progress. Dedication and commitment to our goals runs high. For you, financial commitments come into focus.

August 23-24 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

August 28 A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse occurs today in early Pisces. The effect of this eclipse can last 3-6 months. Your attention to the logical world of reason has been a focus in the last two weeks. Now you feel a crisis of lack. Your personal beliefs may be tested now. Your impulses and faith matter, and all of the attention you've been giving to mundane affairs has you wondering when you're going to have some fun. You want to take a leap of faith now. Your adventurous side pushes up and out, demanding attention.

August 30-31 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

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Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:

July 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview.

Until the 23rd, the Sun illuminates your first house, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. It's a great period for doing something entirely new and pioneering�to go solo in some area of your life. You are in the position to make an impression on others. You have presence and you project confidence.

The Sun highlights your second house from the 23rd, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you right now, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value. This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank. Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good. This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig your heels in and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.

The spotlight is on you this month--your personal interests and projects come into focus, and your attention turns to how you are projecting your personality. While others have found you evasive and difficult to understand in the past few weeks, by mid-July misunderstandings are cleared up and life begins to play in your own style. July can be a productive and physically active month when humanitarian goals prosper. You could find that you are impatient with friends or that you meet with hostility or tension in group settings, however. Personal magnetism peaks around the 8-10^th.

Mercury's retrograde period that began mid-June ends on July 9th. From the 9th until the 24th, we have a chance to revisit issues that stumped us during Mercury's retrograde period, and delays encountered begin to resolve.

Venus retrogrades on July 27th and stays in this apparent backward motion until September 8th. As Venus slows down in the last week of July, avoid making critical decisions about Venus-ruled areas of life, including love and social relationships, entertainment, beauty, and finances.

Opportunity periods for you occur on the 4-5, 8-9, 13-14, and 21. These represent strong days of the month for personal influence and confidence. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 3, 6, 10, 16, and 31, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 10-11. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3, 6, 14, 17-19, and 25-26, when financial decision-making is unclear.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1, 7-9, and 20. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 10-12, 19, 24, and 30-31. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1-2 especially and 13-14. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 22-23 and 30-31.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2 and 27. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 3, 10, and 17-18, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 1, 5-7, and 19-21. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 10-15, 23-24, and 30-31, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar second house until the 14th. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Venus warms your solar third house from the 14th. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

Mercury transits your solar first house all month. This is a period in which you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easy. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now. It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity. This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures. Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, lighthearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now. However, these matters could be tricky while Mercury is retrograde until the 9th, after which some sort of resolve is likely to take place.

Mars continues his journey through your solar eleventh all month, and you are likely to exert your energy and initiative into friendships, social life, and group activities. Friendship is of above-average importance during this cycle, but this is a sphere of life where you may experience some rocky periods since the aggressive, argumentative side of Mars, if left untamed, could cause upsets between yourself and your friends. This will be especially so when others challenge your reasons or motives for certain actions. Leadership qualities are present now. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).
 

Highlights:

June 30-July 1 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

July 1-2 Operative energies include Venus conjunct Saturn and Mercury sextile Mars. Challenges in close relationships may come to light now, bringing up the need to make solid plans or re-commitments. Reformulating a budget may also become necessary now. It's a good period for a heart-to-heart, as we tend to speak clearly and directly. However, we should watch for overly practical perspectives on sensitive matters.

July 6-7 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

July 7-10 Operative energies include Venus trine Pluto, the Sun trine Uranus, and Mars sesquiquadrate Pluto. Powerful romantic and creative energies are with us now. Relationships, creative projects, or financial initiatives become more rich, meaningful, and intriguing. Freedom of expression, spontaneity, and creative license are important to us now. Don't let suspiciousness or negative thinking spoil the opportunities that arise now. For you, this is a strong period for finances, but you could have some challenges in the form of power struggles on the job. A strengthened connection to a family member may also figure now.

July 8-10 Mercury stations and turns direct on July 9th. Holding off on important discussions, interviews, or contracts is probably wise right now, as thinking is foggy and misunderstandings are likely. As Mercury moves forward and regains speed over the next couple of weeks, we can more easily get projects off the ground.

July 13-14 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

July 14 New Moon in Cancer in your solar first house affects you until the next New Moon in August. This New Moon placement is a powerful one—it's a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others. However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences.

July 15-16 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

July 22-23 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

July 23-26 Operative energies include Mercury semi-square Saturn, Mars square Neptune, and the Sun sesquiquadrate Uranus. Some tension is in the air now. It can be difficult to get a point across or to move about effortlessly. Others may be rebellious, resistant to change, or simply hard to pin down. For you, elusive or confusing circumstances in your career or surrounding your reputation could figure now. Communicating can also be challenging. If you are not getting your point across, consider that you might not be asking for exactly what you want. Money matters could be disruptive now.

July 26-28 Venus stations and turns retrograde on July 27th. Venus will stay retrograde until September 8th--a period in which we re-assess our love relationships and finances. During this station, be particularly cautious in your dealings with people dear to you, as well as with money. See Venus Retrograde for more information about this cycle.

July 27-28 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

July 28-29 Mercury trines Uranus. This is an opportune time to attend meetings and other organized group activities, to communicate online, and to take part in activities involving computers, scientific projects, and metaphysics. Insights seem to come from "out of the blue". Original, creative ideas are easy to come by now. For you, expressing your opinions and yourself more freely brings rewards now. Good news could arrive regarding past issues.

July 30 Full Moon in Aquarius in your solar eighth house. This Full Moon is all about give and take. What makes you feel comfortable and secure needs to be balanced with attention to other people's needs and comfort levels. It's a good time to settle some of your debts, financial or otherwise. You may be in a position wherein you are forced to make a financial settlement or large outlay of cash; or, you may find that you are leaned upon for support, financial or otherwise.

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Overview.

Until the 21st, the Sun "hibernates" in your solar twelfth house. This is a time when you recharge your batteries, rest up, reflect, and perhaps close matters that have run their natural course. During this cycle, a sense of personal fulfillment is reinforced by resolving subconscious influences or matters from the past. You will instinctively withdraw from the hustle and bustle of daily life in an attempt to get to know yourself, your goals, and your needs better. This is an imaginative, perhaps dreamy, time of the year. Some may indulge in self-pity at this time, but as long as they pull strength from it, it might simply be a healthy process. You need time alone now in order to sort things out and to avoid overload!

The Sun illuminates your first house from the 21st, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the height of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence beyond its normal boundaries. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering�to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature pushes up and out, and it's time to seize opportunities. Problems in your life may be overcome by bravery, self-assertion, and directness. There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for team work and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.

Nagging financial issues that have weighed heavily on your mind find creative solutions this month. Your tendency is to retreat from daily pressures until the last week of June. The time is now to tap into your inner muse. Daydreaming and down time will help you regain your courage to go after what you want when you�re ready. Some tension on the job is likely, but ideas for advancement and increased success abound, which you will put into action in July. A surge of confidence is with you from the 21st.

In the first half of the month, there is a strong emphasis on your sixth and twelfth house axis, and issues surrounding work and service are in the foreground. Much activity surrounding these "departments" of your life is stimulated.

Mercury begins a retrograde cycle on June 15th and runs until July 9th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture. Occurring in your sign and your solar first house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to your body language. Others may misinterpret your body language, and you should be aware of a tendency to give off mixed signals. People in your life may complain that you seem emotionally distant. You may appear uncommunicative and hard to reach, or what you say comes out wrong. This is a time to review the manner in which you come across to others--not so much whether it truly reflects your nature, but more in terms of whether it is working for or against you. Don't worry too much if others aren't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will change once Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being.

This month, Saturn and Neptune are in opposition for the final time. This energy first occurred in August 2006 (see our horoscope archives in August for an explanation of the conflict). Some sort of resolve of the conflict is in sight now, although getting to that point could involve some form of disillusionment.

Opportunity periods for you occur on the 1, 5, 10, 16, and 18. Recognition or acknowledgement is forthcoming particularly on the 10th. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 12, 22, 26, and 30, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 6 and 11-13 especially. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 5, 9-10, 18-19, 21-22, and 28-29.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-5, 11-13, and 20-22. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 3, 18-19, and 28-29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the  10-12 and 30-July 1. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1-2 and 25-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 3-4, 7-8, and 19-20. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 5-6 and 21-22, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 3-5, 7-15, and 20-22. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 28-29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar first house until the 5th. During this trend, a strong desire for companionship and sociability dominates. You want to maintain peace and harmony at all costs. You try to be just and fair when making decisions, as you do your best to see both sides of an issue. Women are likely to enter your life, helping or hindering personal or business affairs. You prefer the company of others, rather than going it alone. Others notice and perhaps admire you for your pleasant and cheerful personality. This is good for your ego, endowing greater self-esteem and an excellent opinion of yourself. This renewed popularity increases success, for you have the tact and diplomacy to deal with people well. Attention is placed on personal appearance, with an interest in jewelry, hairstyling, and clothing. You are more bold in your love nature, yet not aggressive either. You make friends easily during this cycle, and you are especially fond of love and admiration. Artistic self-expression is important, possibly through music, clothing or writing.

Venus journeys through your solar second house from the 5th. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Mercury transits your solar first house all month. This is a period in which you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easy. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now. It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity. This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures. Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, lighthearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now. However, these matters could be tricky while Mercury is retrograde from the 15th forward.

Mars continues to transit your solar tenth house until the 24th, bringing dynamic energy to all career, professional, and public matters. You could find that your talents or services are especially in demand now. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong perhaps even compulsive drive for success can lead to professional recognition. You always like to see practical results for your efforts and take pride in doing a job correctly, and this is a good cycle in which to show your leadership skills. Don't, however, let your enterprising nature get interpreted as aggressiveness or insensitivity. 

Mars energizes your solar eleventh house from the 24th. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

Highlights:

June 2-3 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

June 3-6 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and opposite Jupiter; Mars trine Jupiter and sextile Chiron; and Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter. These influences produce a natural, enterprising spirit. Enthusiasm and confidence are with us now, and it's easy to tap into our more unique qualities and talents in order to go after what we want. However, we also have the tendency to over-reach. For you, this is an excellent period for your career, work, and reputation.

June 9 With the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus, watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans. Expect the unexpected! For you, these disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of personal and business finances, domestic affairs, and friendships or group associations.

June 9-10 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

June 10-12 Operative energies include the Sun sextile Mars and Saturn, and Mars trine Saturn. We are able to creatively solve problems and to instinctively take action when necessary now. It's easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get and feel organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practical considerations are favored over impulsive decisions. For you, strong and supportive energy surrounds a close partnership. Personal finances and career matters are strengthened and solidified, particularly if you take action by organizing these areas of life. A career position may be solidified or clinched.

June 13 Operative energies include the Sun trine Neptune and Mars sextile Neptune. Interesting synchronicities can occur now. We may be at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are "tuned in". Instinctual judgment is enhanced under these influences. This period favors dancing, swimming, photography, the arts, and entertainment--mediums in which we act upon our more spiritual or artistic inclinations. It's a time when we are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. For you, interesting twists to your life story could occur now, particularly surrounding personal finances and career matters. A surprising opportunity to broaden your horizons could also arise now.

June 14 New Moon in Gemini in your solar twelfth house affects you until the next New Moon in July. This is a period of review, letting go, and recharging one's spiritual and, in effect, physical "batteries". Focus, now, is on fulfillment through service, empathy, and awareness of other's needs; but it can also be a time of withdrawal and some sort of retreat in a social sense, depending on your personal and natural predisposition. Some kind of soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find some level of emotional peace of mind will be apparent. This is a more sensitive position of the New Moon, and it is best to find some sort of peace for the soul in preparation for the New Moon in the first house—a period that is more active and busy than this one. 

June 14-16 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until July 9th--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

June 15-16 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

June 17-18 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

June 25-26 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 29-30 Operative energies include Mars-Uranus, Sun-Saturn, Sun-Neptune, and Venus-Neptune hard aspects. The contrast between what is real and what is only a dream is explicit. It's best to avoid beginning a new project for the time being, as there is a lack of clarity now. For you, long-standing challenges regarding personal income and possessions, joint assets, ownership, and intimacy can reach a head now before final resolve. Disappointments and frustrations are likely. As well, upsetting changes on the job or confusing domestic arrangements could be part of the picture now.

June 30 Full Moon in Capricorn in your solar seventh house. The New Moon was all about you. Now it's time to strike a balance with an "other". The seventh house represents an important one-to-one relationship--a marriage partner, significant other, business partner, or an adversary. It's time to strike a balance between your own needs and those of another. It's time to compromise and negotiate. Partnership "tests" are possible now, but so is a chance to truly connect to a special someone in your life.

June 30-July 1 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

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Overview.

The Sun illuminates your solar eleventh house until the 21st--a more sociable time of the year for you. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is strong. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Making friendly contact with others, in general, is probable. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. Towards the 11th, you begin to require a bit of down time, and that's natural after a busy month.

From the 21st, the Sun travels through your twelfth house, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break. It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.

A lively agenda is in store for you this month. You are in demand and highly stimulated. Your career heats up mid-month. Mundane tasks capture your attention, but the urge to get out and about is also bound to grab hold of you. A romantic revelation occurs around the Full Moon on the 2nd. While Venus is in your sign from the 8th forward, you are at your attractive best. You have others under your thumb! You may encounter some challenges regarding shared finances or property in the last week of May.

This month, Jupiter squares Uranus and trines Saturn. These long-term energies have been with us since January and March, respectively. For you, measurable progress can be made with your personal finances and securing income from a job. Your ability to make money is dependent upon your attention to that which is productive and tangible. How well you handle your practical affairs is the key. Although your overall state of mind is stable and productive, some restlessness is likely however. Avoid scattering your energies. Avoid the tendency to search for one thing that is ultimately fulfilling, as it is unlikely to completely satisfy you. There may be a challenge between performing mundane tasks and your quest for something higher, something more adventurous. Mundane tasks capture your attention, but the urge to get out and about is bound to grab hold of you. If you are able to focus, the chances of material success are much greater.  Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

Stronger days for you this month, in general, include the 5, 14, and 30. More challenging days include the 6, 9, and 13.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13, 19-20, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 8-9. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The Full Moon on the 2nd may bring romantic declarations or epiphanies. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 3-4, 6-7, 10, 12-14 (especially), 19-20, and 27. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-6 (with some challenges) and 21. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 8-9, and 19-20.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 4-7 and 30-31. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1, 8-10, 19-20, and 23, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 8-9. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1, 12-13, 15-16, 19-20, and 23-24, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to grace your solar twelfth house until the 8th. Matters of the heart touch you deeply. You may willingly play a supportive role to a partner, offering him or her more compassion and selfless love. If a romance were to begin during this period, it would likely be a private or even secret one. What you don't know might just be helping you right now, because what's happening behind your back is moving in your favor and all will come out happily when your dreams become a reality soon enough.

Venus warms your solar first house from the 8th. You could find it hard to deny yourself anything during this cycle! This is a time when you naturally let loose your softer, receptive side. Romantic matters, as well as pleasure-seeking activities, come to the fore now. You are more likely to pay closer attention to your physical appearance and mannerisms, aiming to improve and enhance your attractiveness. Others find you agreeable and cooperative. During this trend, a strong desire for companionship and sociability dominates. You want to maintain peace and harmony at all costs. You try to be just and fair when making decisions, as you do your best to see both sides of an issue. Women are likely to enter your life, helping or hindering personal or business affairs. You prefer the company of others, rather than going it alone. Others notice and perhaps admire you for your pleasant and cheerful personality. This is good for your ego, endowing greater self-esteem and an excellent opinion of yourself. This renewed popularity increases success, for you have the tact and diplomacy to deal with people well. Attention is placed on personal appearance, with an interest in jewelry, hairstyling, and clothing. You are more bold in your love nature, yet not aggressive either. You make friends easily during this cycle, and you are especially fond of love and admiration. Artistic self-expression is important, possibly through music, clothing or writing.

Mercury continues to transit your solar eleventh house until the 11th. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius - you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals - or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mercury transits your private solar twelfth house from the 11-28. During this trend, your mind is focused on private matters and past issues. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt.

Mercury transits your solar first house from the 28th. This is a cycle in which you tend to talk more readily, particularly about your own personal likes and dislikes or your personal past. Your demeanor is light-hearted and curious, and others might turn to you for advice, as you appear to be more rational than usual. This is the time of year when you can most easily use the power of words to attract what you want for yourself.

Mars continues to energize your solar ninth house until the 15th. It's a fabulous time for promoting your ideas and beliefs, although coming on too strong could work against you if you're not careful. If you can't travel, you'll feel like doing so, or at least travel in your mind, simply because you have a great urge to expand your horizons in some manner. Energies thrown toward recreation, travel, or just cooking up great new ideas are well spent and serve to refresh and renew your vitality. Creative projects can flourish with enlarged focus and redoubled efforts that somehow don't tire you out. Time flies when you're having fun and leaves you with more vigor than when you began. Big, ambitious, adventurous ideas can come to you in a rush during this cycle, propelled by the urge to do something you've never done before.

Mars activates your solar tenth house from the 15th, bringing dynamic energy to all career, professional, and public matters. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.

Highlights:

May 1-2 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 2 Full Moon in Scorpio in your solar fifth house. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won't feel complete. It's time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

May 3-5 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Mercury and in hard aspect with Pluto; and Mercury square Saturn. Our wants are aligned with our thoughts, and problem-solving comes naturally. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse! However, we are not very good at truly listening to what others have to say, and when we do, we tend to read between the lines with a negative slant. Our minds are investigative. Some of us could feel troubled or stressed with these influences. For you, issues from the past could resurface now. An important communication with a friend or group could occur, and money matters could be challenging or disconcerting.

May 6-7 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 7-9 Operative energies include Venus opposition Pluto; Sun square Saturn and sextile Uranus; Mercury square Neptune and sextile Mars. Intense social interactions are likely during this period. Frustrations involving blocked will and evasiveness can drive us to come up with creative solutions to problems now. For you, challenges regarding any service you might render could surface now. Power plays are also possible with family members. Avoid important financial transactions if you can. However, creative solutions to money problems can be found during this period, likely stimulated by a tiny crisis or concern.

May 12-14 Operative energies include Mars square Pluto, Sun square Neptune, and Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy right now. Some disillusionments are likely, as we tend to see what we want to see rather than what is. For you, challenges with career or reputation matters could figure now. A power play with an authority figure is possible. As well, some tension with regards to romantic or creative endeavors could surface.

May 13-14 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

May 16 New Moon in late Taurus in your solar eleventh house affects you until the next New Moon in June. The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It's a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

May 19-20 Operative energies include Mars sesquiquadrate Saturn, Sun inconjunct Pluto, and Mercury opposite Jupiter and square Uranus. There is a feeling of being blocked when we are attempting to go after what we want. Adjustments are necessary now in order for our lives to move forward. The need to make changes in our life that will further our psychological development arise now. Decision-making, however, may be based on unrealistic or overly optimistic premises. For you, roadblocks on a professional level can figure now. If possible, avoid important financial transactions. Adjustments to your budget or spending may be in order now.

May 19-20 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

May 21-22 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

May 25 Venus trines Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. For you, this is a period of attraction of the pleasing variety. You find that you can easily express your romantic nature, and that is well-received.

May 28-29 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius in your solar sixth house. Avoid blaming others for your own state of discontent. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind. This may also be a time when a work project comes to fruition or completion.

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Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:

April 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview. Until the 20th, the Sun spotlights your career and public sector. Focus is on what you do, how you do it, and what you accomplish. Do whatever you can to adopt a serious approach to business because you are in the spotlight. A time when practical vision may be at a high, during which you can see what needs to be done and just how to go about doing it. Career and vocational issues may benefit from the increased clarity you possess.  Much of your energy will be applied to vocational achievement, professional success, and leadership during this cycle. The desire for some form of recognition and financial success is stronger than any other time of the year.

From the 20th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

Professional matters are the major focus for you in April, and opportunities to enhance your status are forthcoming. Increased vigor is with you from the second week, helping you tackle problems that previously seemed overwhelming. Your drive for authority over your own life is strong now--you need to follow your own rhythm. A new professional position or project around the 17th keeps you active and alert. Unusual, eye-opening experiences are in store for you in the last week. The people that you meet now stir you into new ways of thinking.

Jupiter retrogrades this month, kicking off a retrograde period that lasts until the first week of August, and involves some re-thinking of matters surrounding work, health, and daily routines. By August, you will be ready to move forward in these areas with gusto. Saturn's direct motion this month suggests that any stagnation you've been experiencing with personal finances and possessions will begin to lift and these matters start to move forward. It's also a helpful influence for your close partnerships.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 3-5, 7-12, and 18-19. These are strong days for money matters. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 1-2, 21-23, and 24-25.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-5, 14-19, and 26. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 9-11. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 7-8 and 27-28. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1-3, 12, and 29-30.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 9-10 and 21. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 2-4, 24-25, 27-28, and 30, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 4-5, 14-17, and 28. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 21-24, and 27-30, and 30, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues her transit through your friendship sector until the 12th, where she enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

From the 12th, Venus moves through your privacy sector. Matters of the heart touch you deeply. You may willingly play a supportive role to a partner, offering him or her more compassion and selfless love. If a romance were to begin during this period, it would likely be a private or even secret one. What you don't know might just be helping you right now, because what's happening behind your back is moving in your favor and all will come out happily when your dreams become a reality soon enough. Venus comes out of "hiding" on the 29th, when your emotions will be on your sleeve. For now, laying low is best in the love department.

Mercury continues to transit your solar ninth house until the 10th. Your thoughts are lifted above usual daily concerns and immediate business into thoughts and visions about the future, your larger goals, and the purpose and meaning of your activities. You are putting everything into a larger context during this transit. You enjoy lively discussions and debates.

Mercury journeys through your career and reputation sector from the 10-27, suggesting that your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to professional worldly ambitions where knowledge and education are pursued in order to enhance career prospects or social standing. Your mental qualities are well suited to managerial posts and any work requiring communication skill and executive ability during this cycle.

Mercury transits your friendship sector from the 27th. Your mind is bright, alert, and active during this cycle, and you have the ability to come up with unusual and inventive ideas. Sharing your thoughts with others is a prime interest. Others tend to particularly enjoy your conversations during this transit--you are willing to listen as well as add your own thoughts. As well, your ability to grasp unusual subject matter and to intuitively understand what others are trying to say win you some brownie points! You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mars energizes your solar ninth house from the 6th. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.
 

Highlights:

April 2 Full Moon in Libra in your solar fourth house. Relationships come into focus--dependency issues surface now. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

April 4-5 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

April 7-8 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Venus and the Sun trine Saturn. This is a good time for us to take care of practical and "earthly" matters. Meeting responsibilities is satisfying now. For you, solid achievement can be realized with your career and personal finances. Pleasant and stable partnerships are more likely during this period. A pleasant communication from a friend could figure now.

April 9-12 Operative energies include Sun trine Jupiter and sextile Neptune; and Mercury square Pluto. Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface now, although a suspicious attitude or stance could also be part of the picture. For you, this is an excellent influence for your career, work, and practical matters in general. This could be a time when you receive backing or support on practical levels. However, a grievance from the past might resurface now.

April 9-10 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

April 15-16 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

April 17 New Moon late Aries in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon in May. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It's a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

April 18-19 Operative energies include Sun trine Pluto and Mercury sextile Chiron. Intensity of focus, healing conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose are with us now. For you, this period is especially strong for strengthening ties with others and your position on the job. It's a good period for practical matters, including finances.

April 21-22 Operative energies include Mercury trine Jupiter and Saturn and sextile Neptune. Strong productivity on mental levels characterizes this combination. It's a good period for coming up with successful business plans and strategies. This is yet another combination in April that is strong for practical matters, including career, work, and personal finances. Applying logic and reason to your practical affairs is especially beneficial now. Past efforts could also be rewarded now.

April 22-23 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

April 24-25 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

April 26-30 A creative combination occurs now, involving a T-square between Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Saturn and Neptune form harmonious angles to the Venus-Jupiter opposition. This exciting configuration stimulates your work, service, and communications sectors. A difference of opinion could occur now. Unexpected opportunities to travel or to get away might arise, affecting your current duties. You could receive news that brings you some tension. Avoid impulsive decisions now.

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Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:

March 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview. Until the 21st, the Sun illuminates your ninth house. This transit that started last month finds you at your most adventurous and philosophical. Routine tends to bother you now, as you instinctively are drawn towards anything that brings you up and out of the mundane. You feel more fulfilled when you expand your horizons during this cycle. This can be a restless time, and it could also be a little self-indulgent. As long as you don't fall into the trap of blind optimism, it's a very pleasant time when you have the guts to do something different and enjoy yourself. You are also in the position to gain more of an overall perspective on your life and on your goals.

From the 21st, the Sun puts a spotlight on your tenth house--the most visible sector of the chart. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Harmony can be found on the job this month--perhaps even love! You can enjoy excellent opportunities to increase your income and your standing now. Feeling secure on a practical level is featured this month and for the next few months. Getting your practical affairs in order comes easily now. A surprising communication around the 3rd is likely. The first week of March is a busy time for you--a period of restlessness or uncertainty about travel or legal matters. Communication mishaps smooth over, however, by the second week.

From the 7th, Mercury turns direct and matters that have been stagnant for you begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 16th, when "all things Mercury" tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on March 27th. From the 16-27th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde, or to put into action ideas that came to us during this cycle. For you, communications with acquaintances and intimate partners resume with less confusion and more clarity.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd at 13 degrees Virgo. Its opposition to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 19th at 28 degrees of Pisces. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from March 1-3 and then March 12-19th.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd stimulates your solar third house. Surprises surrounding your siblings, neighbors, or classmates are in store. Something that has been in hiding or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sector of communications is involved. This could manifest, for example, as the culmination of a writing project, an event involving a sibling that grabs your complete attention, a sudden opportunity for an adventure or trip, a flurry of activity in your immediate environment or neighborhood that demands attention, a letter or other communication that holds a big surprise, and other such possibilities.

The Solar Eclipse on the 19th marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar ninth house, suggesting that a new approach to the way you expand your horizons, be they physical or mental (or both). New travel plans, education goals, or adventures may be formed in the coming months, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your ability to expand your personal world is a strong potential. This is a phase when you will be especially busy initiating new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

Jupiter trines Saturn this month, linking your second and sixth houses in a pleasing way. This is a period of constructive accomplishment. We are practical, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound--and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this wonderful energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make you happy. For you, measurable progress can be made with your personal finances and securing income from a job. Your ability to make money is dependent upon your attention to that which is productive and tangible. How well you handle your practical affairs is the key.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 3-5, when unusual or surprising events are likely to arise. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 8-10, 18-22, and 24-31. On the 24-26, mysterious or confusing circumstances surround your joint finances, debts, or taxes.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1st and 16-17. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 15th, 19-20, and 28-29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 8-9 and 13-18. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely in the first week of the month, as well as the 10th and 21-24.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 7-8, 14-18, and 22-24. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-2, 9th, and 21st, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 14-16 (although a setback may be involved before a gain is realized) and the 23-26. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 21-22, and 27-31, when others may not see you in the best of lighting! With Venus in your career sector for much of the month, however, you are likely to easily smooth over any differences that arise.

Venus transits your tenth house until the 17th. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Venus transits your eleventh house from the 17th, and a friendly, equality-minded, although somewhat detached energy surrounds your love life. Earnings from a business get a pleasant boost as well. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury transits your eighth house until the 18th. Your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to the growth and development of the mind. Much of your knowledge may be gained through intuitive means rather than the study of books at this time. There is an aptitude for business and other financial dealings. Your mental disposition is ideally suited to work of an investigative nature, research, psychotherapy, psychiatry, or detective work. Focus the light of understanding and honest communication on emotionally-charged topics such as sexuality and intimacy, feelings about the power dynamics in your partnerships, and money you share with significant others. You can have a more objective and fair view of such things now, and could clarify any long-standing issues related to any of this. On a practical level, it is the time to handle joint finances, material assets or property you hold in common with another, and matters pertaining to inheritances, taxes, or commercial interests. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde until the 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mercury transits your ninth house from the 18th forward. Cross-cultural exchanges, a visit or significant communication from someone far away, and/or a long journey broaden your thinking. Your thoughts are lifted above the usual daily concerns and immediate business into thoughts and visions about future, larger goals, and the purpose and meaning of your activities. You are putting everything into a larger context. Discussions and/or reading on issues of faith and of the spirit are likely to be a part of this.

Mars transits your intimacy sector all month, and your personal, intimate life speeds up. You experience every situation intensely and deeply during this cycle, even though your outward actions do not necessarily reveal this fact. You could find yourself attracted to mysterious or even dangerous situations. Sometimes this transit correlates with disputes over money. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support. Circumstances in life are likely to occur that require you to take the lead or to apply personal action in connection with joint finances.

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 17-26, when natural charm shines and your ideas are received particularly well.

Highlights:

February 28-March 1 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

March 1-3 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Pluto, Venus sextile Chiron, Mars semi-square Jupiter. New information begins to come to light, and we have the power to heal our social relationships. Because this period occurs just before a lunar eclipse, hold off on finalizing any deals or plans if you can, however. But do pay attention to the information that surfaces now. For you, family matters thrive and communications provide you with new information.

March 3 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar third house. Flaws in an important system in your life come to light. The effects of this eclipse last for six months. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

March 4-5 The Sun conjuncts Uranus in your solar ninth house. An exciting conversation or contact with someone from a different background than yourself could occur now. Your mind is stimulated into new directions--and perhaps even a new mindset. Changes might occur in your travel plans or educational agenda.

March 8-9 Operative energies include Venus trine Jupiter and Saturn, Venus sextile Neptune, and Sun square Jupiter. This is an especially strong influence for creative output and is also excellent for cementing relationships. Because the grand trine affects your houses of substance, it's strong for practical matters, work, and professional activities.

March 8-9 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

March 13-14 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

March 15-16 Operative energies include Mars conjunct Chiron, Mercury sextile Venus, and Venus trine Pluto. Gaining new perspectives on romantic and sexual relationships, or on creative projects, occurs now. We seek out others, but won't settle for superficial connections. This can be a time of epiphanies and release of suppressed energies. Important contracts and new beginnings, however, are best avoided until after the Solar Eclipse on the 18th.

March 18 New Moon Solar Eclipse in late Pisces in your solar ninth house affects you for the next six months. A time to focus on goals involving compassion, letting go of the past, and acceptance. Nagging problems from the past six months need to be dealt with and put behind you. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the "regular" experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

March 19-20 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

March 22-25 A mixed bag of energies operant now brings challenges and possible enlightenment. Mars in your eighth house opposes Saturn, sextiles Jupiter, and conjuncts Neptune. You may have to deal with challenges in your intimate relationships or regarding financial matters. A positive, growth-oriented outcome is favored, however, if you are attentive to detail.

March 25-26 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 28-29 Venus forms tense angles to Chiron and Pluto. This is a less than ideal period for financial transactions and for social relationships. Tensions derived from lack of trust are likely now. For you, issues from the past might resurface now, and friendship as well as family are involved. Challenges that occur in relationships now tend to do with looking for something wrong or digging for dirt. Take the high road.

March 28-29 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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Overview. Until the 19th, the Sun continues to illuminate your intimacy sector--a transit that began in January. This sector rules all power-related issues and matters that brew under the surface of things. Sometimes this spotlight brings a tiny crisis or intense feelings. Intimacy matters come into strong focus as well. Taxes, shared resources, and other money matters may also feature strongly.

From the 19th, the Sun spotlights your adventure sector. Your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

You--or your partner--may be treating your relationship like it�s a competition this month. Try to channel excess energy into shared activities instead of squabbling. Unusual or unclear circumstances surrounding your finances this month call up the need to buckle down and get real about your money. Not reading the fine print regarding financial transactions this month could be a real mistake. It�s not a good month to lend anyone money, as you are unlikely to get it back any time soon! Pleasant news from afar, or about long-distance trips, arrives around the 7th.

This month, Mercury retrogrades from the 13th forward (until March 7th). Mercury retrograde cycles are periods in which communications and transportation matters don't go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar eighth and ninth houses this time, extra care should be exercised regarding travel or education plans, and with any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to transportation, receiving support, loans, and taxes. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with professors, lawyers, acquaintances, and intimate partners, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 3-4, 7-8, and 16-20. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2nd and 10th.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1st and 16-17. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2nd and 19-20. This would be a less than ideal period to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 19-20. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 10, 13-15, and 25-28. Partnering may be a little challenged this month, in general.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2-4 and 17-19. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 8-9 and 28, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run particularly well on the 2-4 and 12-13. Challenges with these matters are most likely on the 14, 17, 23-24, and 28th.

Until the 21st, Venus moves through your solar ninth house. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

From the 21st, Venus transits your solar tenth house. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury moves through your solar ninth house all month. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind is on bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde from the 13th through to March 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars continues to activate your solar seventh house until the 26th. You are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active cooperation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Partnerships may suffer from ego conflicts, or adversaries may be challenging. Use this energy to work cooperatively on relationship problems. You may even find that you seem to need someone's help in order to do what you want to do during this cycle. Relationships are vivacious and dynamic during this period. When a difference arises, you are quick to settle it, and have little patience for sweeping matters under the rug. Your close personal relationships are lively during this cycle--full of conflicts and resolutions or reconciliations.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 1-4, when your natural charm is well-received; and the 19-28, when life's circumstances tend to flow smoothly.

Highlights:

February 1-2 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

February 2 Full Moon in Leo in your solar second house. Intimacy, issues of power and control, or joint finances may have been a focus for the last two weeks. Now it's time to recognize what makes you comfortable. This Full Moon is about balancing the give and take of intimacy--the giving and receiving of pleasure. Sharing issues come into focus, as do issues of power--what's yours and what's mine. Your comfort zones matter, and now is the time to take care of your own needs without eclipsing the needs of others.

February 3-4 The Sun sextiles Jupiter and Mars sextiles Uranus. This is a strong period for learning, growth, advancement, and adventurous activities. It's favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent, as well as an ability to take healthy and reasonable risks.

February 7-8 The Sun conjuncts Neptune and Venus conjuncts Uranus. This is a "make a wish" day. Spiritual goals come into focus. As well, bringing a spirit of friendship and freedom into close personal relationships is featured. An unexpected chance to travel or otherwise expand your horizons may arrive now. Confusing circumstances surrounding finances are very likely now.

February 8-9 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

February 10 The Sun in your eighth house opposes Saturn in your second house. Restrictions and pressures may be felt now revolving around personal finances and possessions. Feeling bogged down by these pressures is possible. Challenges in close partnerships are also likely now. Avoid new initiatives now if you can, particularly financial ones.

February 13-14 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

February 18 New Moon in late Aquarius in your solar eighth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on goals involving friendships, long-term happiness, dreams, and wishes. This is a time of empowerment. It is a good time to focus on issues of intimacy as well as developing self-mastery skills. You may experience increased awareness of others—what makes them tick—as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

February 19-20 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

February 24-25 Tense angles operant now include Mars-Uranus, Venus-Neptune, and Venus-Saturn. Relations are likely to be tense. Disillusionments with finances as well as personal relationships are possible. Reckless behavior has consequences. For you, disappointments surrounding your domestic life or friendships are quite possible now. Career matters may be turbulent as well.

February 26-27 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

February 28-March 1 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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Overview. Until the 20th, the Sun highlights your solar seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me". You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one. 

From the 20th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your solar eighth house. With the Sun energizing your sector of  transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery. All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets. This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

Relationships take center stage this month. There is apt to be a whole lot of negotiating, discussing, and compromising going on with a special person in your life. Full Moons are often emotional for you, but the Full Moon on the 3rd is especially so because it occurs in your sign. You may behave in ways that surprise others and even yourself! A project dear to your heart could bear fruit now. You�re ready to do a complete makeover on the job, and this is an excellent month for honing your productivity.

This month, the first of three Jupiter-Uranus squares occurs, placing some tension between your sixth and ninth houses, from now through October. Although your overall state of mind is stable and productive, some restlessness is likely. Avoid scattering your energies. Settling on one particular preoccupation is something that is hard for you to do in general. Avoid the tendency to search for one thing that is ultimately fulfilling, as it is unlikely to completely satisfy you. There may be a challenge between performing mundane tasks and your quest for something higher, something more adventurous. Mundane tasks capture your attention, but the urge to get out and about is bound to grab hold of you. If you are able to focus, the chances of material success are much greater.  Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

This month, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury align with Chiron in your eighth house. You may enjoy key opportunity periods that allow you to get a handle on your shared resources, and do wonders for your intimate relationships, particularly if they are in need of some healing. The key now is confidence and not overstating yourself. A connection may be made to a person on a deeply intimate level.

A Full Moon occurs in Cancer on January 3rd, bringing strong emotions into play. You could make a surprising revelation or proclamation around this time. Get it out of your system, but use some care as you do so!

Better periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2, 5-8, and 29-30, with the 29-30 an excellent opportunity period for money. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 13-18.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 12-14, 18-19, 25-26, and 31. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 12-14 may involve a setback in order to achieve a gain. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 22 and 27. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 7-9. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 2, 11, 13-14, 22, and 26-28.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1, 4-6, 11, and 22. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 12 and 15-17, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run best on the 1-4, 8-9, and 12-14. Challenges in these matters are most likely on the 6-7, 20-21, 26-27, and 29-30.

Venus transits the most intense and intimate sector of your chart from the 4-28. During this period, you carry yourself with a more sensual quality. It's a strong period for taking stock of your creative forces. Discover new ways to enhance and increase investment programs or add to your savings account. A female may be a source of financial gain or drain in connection with mutual funds. A financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury transits your solar seventh house until the 15th. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mercury moves through your solar eighth house from the 15th. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing. Research is also highly favored. It's also easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.

Until the 16th, Mars energizes your sixth house. You have more energy for work and your daily routines tend to speed up during this transit. Perhaps you have a larger workload than usual. It's a great time to take charge of your health. You have much energy at your disposal to pick up (or step up) a health and physical activity program. It might be hard for you to work with others in a harmonious manner during this transit, and disputes with co-workers are possible. If you are feeling especially angry, frustrated, or restless, it would be wise to find little projects and things to do so that you can channel excess energy constructively. If health is affected, fevers or infections are more likely.

Mars activates your solar seventh house from the 16th. Partnerships may suffer from ego conflicts, or adversaries may be challenging. Use this energy to work cooperatively on relationship problems. You may even find that you seem to need someone's help in order to do what you want to do during this cycle. Relationships are vivacious and dynamic during this period. When a difference arises, you are quick to settle it, and have little patience for sweeping matters under the rug. Your close personal relationships are lively during this cycle--full of conflicts and resolutions or reconciliations.

Although the ball seems to be in other people's court in January, you stand to gain new insight into your own depths and those of a close partner.

Highlights:

January 1-2 Jupiter sextiles Chiron, the Sun sextiles Uranus, and Mars sextiles Neptune. This is a creative period for all--one in which we can find new insights into old problems. Willingness to embrace change is the key to success now. For you, business and work matters can be especially successful now. Put added effort into your work if possible. This is a strong money period for you as well--a pleasant surprise or possibly a gift can be part of the picture.

January 2-3 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 3 Full Moon in Cancer in your solar first house. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives at the last New Moon on December 20th occurs now. "Hey, what about me?" is the feeling of a Full Moon in the first house. You're looking for a bit of attention right now as you feel that life has been too "other-oriented" recently. Try to avoid infantile outbursts. Instead, work on your self-assertiveness. You do count, and there are ways to assert your own needs without stepping on others' toes. Finding a balance between autonomy and dependence is what this Full Moon is about for you. Your emotions are on your sleeve right now. It is a good time to put your needs first, but doing so with respect for others will take you further. Whether you can succeed as a leader is "tested" right now.

January 5-6 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 6-8 The Sun and Mercury align and Mars trines Saturn. These planetary influences suggest rational, logical, and productive energy. We are actively communicating, and our work takes on definite shape. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. For you, one-on-one negotiations and communications feature and are empowering. This is a period in which efforts made on the job, or with health and fitness regimes, pay off.

January 10-12 Venus joins with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. This is a healing and friendly energy--an excellent time to socialize, promote cooperation, spend time with romantic partners, and to initiate a new relationship or friendship. It's also very strong for financial matters. For you, a strong opportunity period for work and health matters occurs now. Domestic matters and friendly relations figure.

January 12-13 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

January 13-14 Mars joins with Pluto and Venus semi-squares both planets; Mercury semi-squares Uranus. Keywords for this period include intense, passionate, rebellious, and obsessive! Tense interplays between lovers are quite likely now, and the inclination to rebel against routine or expectations is strong. Harness the energy of Mars-Pluto by pouring your energy into a pet project. Sexual relations now can be very intense. Competitive energy is powerful. For you, a work matter is likely to grab your attention. Competitive energies on the job could be distracting, but it's best if you focus on a particular project now, when you can make some serious headway. In fact, it can be a power period for career matters.

January 17-18 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

January 18 New Moon in late Capricorn in your solar seventh house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on long-term goals and projects and to formulate career and business plans. Negotiations and diplomacy are highlighted during this period, as it is a favorable time to begin new relationships or to re-define existing ones. Issues of sharing and partnership come to the fore. Increased awareness of the need for someone significant to lean on or to rely on is often associated with this position. Working on, or resolving to work on, relationships that are mutually supportive is a good idea at this time. If you find yourself sensitive to the feeling of lacking support from partners, this may be a good time to ask yourself how companionable you are, and work on developing yourself in this area of life. You might just find that this is a period when you are at your most gracious. It is also a good time to make contacts and to make something public.

January 18-20 Venus joins with Neptune and Mercury conjoins Chiron. This can be a very romantic time, although the tendency can be towards seeing what we want to see rather than what is, so romantic mirages are possible now. Kind, healing words and communications are also featured now. A good time to discover new or alternative health procedures and regimes. Soft, pleasant energy dominates. For you, an intimate encounter can occur now that lifts the spirits. An important conversation or communication with a sibling, neighbor, or acquaintance can occur now. Words can heal--use them to mend fences or simply to reassure.

January 23-24 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

January 25-26 Venus sextiles Pluto and Mercury aligns with Neptune. An excellent period for romantic and artistic expression. However, don't expect communications to be right-brain, logical, or clear! It's best to delay important decisions. A good period for romance and dreamy conversations. For you, an advancement on the job can come through connections to foreigners. Financial news arrives now about a spouse's income, taxes, insurance, or debts.

January 27-28 Mercury and Mars form challenging angles to Saturn. This can be a tense period in which hitting brick walls is likely. Delay important discussions and avoid beginning new projects, which could be riddled with frustrations and complications down the road.

January 30-31 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 30-31 The Sun joins Chiron and Mercury sextiles Pluto. An excellent period for coming up with innovative new techniques, socializing, and gaining perspective on our long-term goals. It's easy to resolve problems, particularly old, nagging ones, and to cooperate with others in a balanced manner.

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December 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview.

The Sun illuminates your sixth house all month. During this cycle, you take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It�s a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. Details are more important to you now. It's time to bring order to your life by focusing on the little things that make up the whole. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. You could seek distinction and strive towards perfection in your work. Efficiency should be your goal now. Your physical health, as well as the relationship between your body and your mind, are in focus.

December is a month in which you enjoy important, positive changes to your health or your job. It could also be a time when you receive a healthy bonus or promotion. Your winning attitude and display of confidence on the job will go a long way towards advancement and satisfaction. Improvements to your working environment are likely. You find more enjoyment in the work you do, and it is easier than usual to find employment now, if applicable. Romantic relationships prosper, and relationships with children are strong in December.

Jupiter joins with Pluto in late Sagittarius before entering Capricorn on the 18th (Pluto will follow suit in January). This alignment represents a culmination of matters in the area of our charts in which it occurs. Jupiter and Pluto have been working through this sector for some time now, re-working your attitude towards these areas of your life. An increased need for shared interests with others, as well as for adventurous or risky undertakings, is with us now as we strive for more personal significance. Benefits may come through those in authority or the government. This can be an ambitious time when a desire for success is especially strong. The ability to sway or persuade can be enhanced. One of the most positive uses of this transit is a drive to better ourselves. We might solve a problem that has been in existence for some time, or capitalize upon a resource that was previously hidden. Social or material goals may come into strong focus, and reform could figure now. Our faith may be reborn or developed strongly. We might decide to invest our time and energy (and possibly money) into an ambitious new project. We should take advantage of the increased drive this transit brings, but avoid tendencies towards self-righteousness, exaggeration, and obsession. This transit generally favors big business, the law, grants, taxes, education, and commerce. Increased influence, faith, and insight are likely now. For you, work, routine, service, and health matters are in focus and especially strong. Now is the time to take these matters to a new level. Grab--and make--opportunities in these areas of life.

Jupiter entering your opposite sign, Capricorn, this month doesn't yet oppose your Sun, but you are likely to feel its positive vibes brewing under the surface of things. Jupiter changes sign approximately once a year, so this ingress is significant and represents a new shift of energy that will stay with us until January 2009. From February 2008, Jupiter will officially be transiting your solar seventh house, and you may enjoy benefits through marriage, business partnerships, and contractual agreements. You can negotiate successfully and possibly prevail in legal controversies if applicable. Financial benefits may come through partnerships. Adversarial issues and legal matters from the past can be resolved, and more casual disputes can be settled. Consultants and advisors will be especially helpful, or you may take on role of advisor. Good publicity may come your way. If your work takes you before the public, you can safely expect popularity and perhaps even critical acclaim. There may also be opportunities to lecture or present your work in an open forum. Marital relationships and partnerships benefit from expansive, warm energy. Associates are generally helpful and cooperative. These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

Mars continues to retrograde this month (all month). This retrograde period extends to January 30th, 2008. Even though the retrograde period officially lasts from November 15/07-January 30/08, the retrograde "zone" is in effect from September 16/07-April 4/08. For you, your spirituality, private life gut instincts, and intuition are affected. Perhaps you are not as confident about your hunches. Private affairs and solitary work might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now.

Venus continues to transit your solar fourth house until the 14th. Domestic relationships and the home environment tend to be harmonious and peaceful during this cycle. You may have a desire to decorate your home with good taste and quality. An inner sense of peace and security prevails. Your affections are strong but you don't wear your heart on your sleeve just now, preferring quiet moments with loved ones.

Venus warms your solar fifth house from the 14th. This is an expressive period for the goddess of love! It's natural for you to turn on the charm without even lifting a finger. You are especially attracted to aesthetic forms of recreation. You feel a little more playful now, and love matters tend to be laced with a touch of drama. That shouldn't be a problem--in fact, you kind of like it that way for the time being. More loving and appreciative relationships with your children may also figure now. Your powers of attraction skyrocket during this cycle. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

Mercury transits your solar sixth house from the 7-26. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills. Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now. You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mercury transits your solar seventh house from the 26th. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mars energizes your solar twelfth house all month. Note that Mars will be activating and re-activating a small area our charts until April 2008 due to its retrograde cycle. This can indicate that your energy levels fluctuate day-to-day, and much depends on your emotional state of mind. Frequent periods of quiet and solitude are necessary in order to recharge your energies. On occasion, you may be indecisive, changeable, evasive, and possibly even devious or inclined towards self-deception during this cycle. Challenges with these areas of life are more likely while Mars is retrograde, all month and extending into the new year. Your focus remains in this area of life, but caution and perhaps anxiety begin to dominate. Trusting your gut instincts may become an issue. Vague fears and anxieties need to be dealt with. Obsession with private matters or concerns about the past could be part of the picture.

Highlights:

November 30-December 1 Sun squares Saturn. Pushing forward aggressively simply doesn't work now. Delays or setbacks are likely, but are reminders that sometimes we need to slow down and regroup. For you, financial delays or setbacks could occur now, but are temporary. A partner could be feeling unappreciated or slighted.

December 2-4 Venus sextiles Jupiter and Pluto; and the Sun sextiles Chiron. A sense of meaning and purposefulness imbues our relationships now. Confidence is strong. For you, family, work, and romance all combine in pleasing ways now. This is a strong period for earning trust and respect. It's also a good time for personal finances.

December 6-7 Mercury squares Saturn and the Sun squares Uranus. These are not ideal energies during which to push forward with new plans, simply because circumstances, or other people, are resistant and rebellious. For you, money matters could be stressful. Blocked, missing, or delayed communications could figure now. Communications with a partner, mostly, are affected. Make yourself perfectly clear, or re-evaluate whether you need to say what you were planning to say altogether!

December 6-7 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

December 9 New Moon in Sagittarius in your solar sixth house affects you until January's New Moon. The New Moon in the sixth house heralds a time when new diet regimes, healthy routines, and satisfying work schedules can be successfully initiated. It is a time of taking care of business, handling details, and increasing your efficiency by re-organizing or simply by working enthusiastically at tasks that help you get caught up in your work. It is also a good time for analysis of any sort, as critical thinking is now at its peak. This period is marked by a desire to sort things out, but also to be useful. 

December 11-12 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

December 11-13 Jupiter conjuncts Pluto, Venus trines Mars, the Sun and Mercury sextile Neptune, and Venus sextiles Saturn. This is a very creative combination. Determination and drive are with us, as well as the chance to relate harmoniously to others. Imagination is also at a peak. For you, opportunities arise through or at work. It's an excellent time for creative matters on the job as well. Some may find a romance through work connections. This is a good period for money matters as well.

December 18-19 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

December 19-20 Mercury conjuncts Jupiter and Pluto, and the Sun conjuncts Pluto. This is a period of intense discovery. New insights into old problems or new ideas altogether are found now and are likely to be very transformational (for some even life-changing).

December 23 A Full Moon occurs today in early Cancer in your solar twelfth house. This Full Moon is brimming with opportunities as it occurs at the same time as a conjunction between the Sun and Jupiter. Circumstances are such that you have an overwhelming need to be alone. You've been busy with all sorts of everyday activities, deeply involved in your work and routines. It's time to balance your life with some down time�otherwise, you simply don't feel whole. Issues come to light that originate from deep within. It's an excellent time to get in touch with what's been brewing beneath the surface. A secret may be revealed.

December 24-25 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

December 26-27 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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Overview.

All month, the Sun illuminates your solar fifth house. After a period of �nesting�, you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful period of the year, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors! You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether people appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year. This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

There is nothing quite like the peace we derive from a smooth-flowing domestic life, and this is what lifts your spirits this month. It�s an excellent period for entertaining from your home. However, getting your personal projects into motion may be a lesson in frustration from mid-month. Impatience works against you in obvious ways now. Others may find you hard to reach as you review your plans and revise your goals. Career opportunities find you, but you could be on the fence. Expect more opportunities than usual to enjoy leisurely activities in November.

Mercury ends its retrograde period that occurred from October 11-November 1, picking up speed and "revisiting" some of the aspects it made to planets before and during the retrograde period. This gives us all a chance to get projects and communications back on track.

Mars, however, turns retrograde this month, on November 15th. This retrograde period extends to January 30th, 2008. Even though the retrograde period officially lasts from November 15/07-January 30/08, the retrograde "zone" is in effect from September 16/07-April 4/08. For you, your personal initiatives and confidence are affected. Perhaps you are not as confident about your personal effectiveness and more cautious about sharing yourself with others. Personal initiatives might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. You could be a little tired and more accident-prone, so be sure to rest up. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now.

Venus continues to transit your solar third house until the 18th. With Venus in the third house the areas of life where you are most likely to express your social, romantic, and artistic qualities are through an intellectual appreciation of art, cultural pursuits, and literature. Romantic contacts are usually from within the local environment close to home, although many romantic short trips may be undertaken for pleasure. Good companionship is as equally important as romance during this cycle. You prefer an intellectual, communicative, and witty partner. During this cycle, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts now.

Venus transits your solar fourth house from the 18th. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic now. You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere. Loyalty and sensitivity in your relationships are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house until the 18th. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now. Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle. Many of the problems you have been encountering in these areas begin to resolve.

Mercury moves through your solar fifth house from the 18th. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation, and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong. Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle.

Mars continues to energize your solar first house all month. Note that Mars will be activating and re-activating a small area our charts until April 2008 due to its retrograde cycle. You're on a roll, with loads of energy to spare. You're feeling brave, independent, and eager to begin new projects. Just pace yourself a bit, so you don't antagonize others with abrupt and impulsive actions. There is much initiative now, with personal involvement in new ventures or undertakings. You are striving for independence and freedom of movement in everyday affairs. New ideas that offer exciting challenges appeal to you now. This placement reacts strongly on a personal level, and circumstances could require you to take the lead in certain situations or activities. You may experience a noticeable lack of cooperation from others. Exercise patience in driving, daily activities, and contact with others, as this planet can arouse the tendency toward carelessness, argumentativeness, and disputes. It is also associated with cuts, bruises, burns, migraine headaches, and accidents in rare instances.  Challenges with these areas of life are more likely while Mars is retrograde, beginning November 15th and extending into the new year. Your focus remains in this area of life, but caution and perhaps anxiety begin to dominate.

Highlights:

October 31-November 2 Mercury stations and turns direct on November 1st. Holding off on important discussions, interviews, or contracts is probably wise right now, as thinking is foggy and misunderstandings are likely. As Mercury moves forward and regains speed over the next couple of weeks, we can more easily get projects off the ground.

November 2-3 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

November 3-6 Challenges and gains occur in the areas of home and family, money, romance, friendships, and creativity for you now with the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Chiron and Pluto and the Sun in flowing aspect to Mars. Problems encountered now can lead to greater insight and better conditions.

November 9 New Moon in Scorpio in your fifth house affects you until December's New Moon. Creative self-expression comes under the realm of the fifth house, and a New Moon occurring here sparks the creative juices. Romantic inclinations are also highlighted, as are any kind of celebratory, playful, and just-for-fun endeavors. You will be especially aware of your need for approval and feedback from others, deriving pleasure from the ways your own creativity impact the world around you. This can be a passionate time for you, and a time when you might feel more bold than usual. If you are feeling good about yourself, and especially if you have taken advantage of the time for re-building of confidence that the New Moon in the fourth house brought, you will fairly radiate during this expressive period. 

November 9-10 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

November 11-12 Matters previously hidden may come to light now, and disappointments are possible, with Neptune in hard aspect to the Sun and Venus. Keep it simple. Avoid jumping to conclusions, and put off (if you can) major new initiatives for a more auspicious date. We are not seeing things clearly now.

November 14-15 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

November 14-16 Mars is stationary retrograde. See above Monthly Overview for details.

November 18-20 Venus trines Chiron and squares Mars; Mercury trines Mars and squares Chiron; Sun in hard aspect to Mars. Home life may be cantankerous for you now, but you stand to gain more respectability as a result. Sometimes conflict leads to solutions to problems, and this is what is happening now. Friendships are likely affected as well. Sexual or creative tension could exist, but opportunities to learn more about friends arise. Watch for impulsive spending. It's likely you will later regret financial transactions made now. Impatience on the job leads nowhere fast.

November 21-22 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

November 24 A Full Moon occurs today in early Gemini in your solar eleventh house. You've been focusing on what brings you pleasure�your hobbies, romantic activities, and so forth. Now you realize that the role you play in others' lives (as a spouse, parent, friend) is an important element in your overall happiness. You're looking for validation from friends and group activities now. You may be called upon to perform a humanitarian gesture. For example, a friend may experience a little crisis and asks for your help. You may suddenly find yourself around many people, perhaps after a period of relative solitude or private time.

November 25-26 Venus trines Neptune. This is a strong period for compassionate understanding and generosity of spirit--when we are more able to rise above insecurities and selfishness in order to embrace others and life more peacefully. It can also be a romantic and creative period. For you, friendships and group activities thrive, and circumstances seem to lead you in interesting directions. Family life is also peaceful and warm now.

November 27-28 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

November 29-30 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

November 30-December 1 Sun squares Saturn. Pushing forward aggressively simply doesn't work now. Delays or setbacks are likely, but are reminders that sometimes we need to slow down and regroup. For you, financial delays or setbacks could occur now, but are temporary. A partner could be feeling unappreciated or slighted.

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Overview.

The Sun is spotlighting your house of family and home this month, and these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front. Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship to your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself, so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing your inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

It�s time to put your plans into action, and you are filled with the energy and gumption to do just that. Life speeds up for you, and others close to you might notice you are atypically self-involved. That�s just fine--it�s time that you thought of what you really want from life. You may jump into something impulsively, or do something you have always wanted to do but haven't had the chance to act out. Competitive activities are favored this month. Work could involve traveling or teaching, and career opportunities knock at your door.

Mercury retrogrades from October 11-November 1. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture. This Mercury Retrograde cycle affects your fourth and fifth houses of home and family, romance, children, and creativity. Put off decision-making with regards to home improvement, moving, and family matters for the time being. Speculation should probably be avoided. Returning to a previous condition, or having to re-do projects you thought were completed, on the home front is possible now. Miscommunications with a lover, or with children, are also more likely during this cycle.

Venus continues to move through your solar second house until the 19th. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Venus transits your solar third house from the 19th forward. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house.This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now. Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle. Note that from the 11th to November 1st, Mercury is retrograde and can stir up some challenges with these matters.

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house until the 26th, indicating that your energy levels can fluctuate day-to-day, and much depends on your emotional state of mind. Frequent periods of quiet and solitude are necessary in order to recharge your energies. On occasion, you may be indecisive, changeable, evasive, and possibly even devious or inclined towards self-deception during this cycle. After the 26th, a high energy cycle begins.

Highlights:

October 2-4 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and Venus trine Pluto. This is a stellar period for finances and possessions. Your judgment is sound. It's also strong for family and domestic affairs.

October 3-4 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

October 5-6 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

October 10-12 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until November 1st--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

October 11 New Moon in Libra in your fourth house affects you until November's New Moon. Home and family may be a focus during this phase. On a personal, developmental level, this is a time to not only listen to what is in your gut, but to pay homage to those feelings! What makes you feel safe and secure? This is the time to explore and develop a sense of inner security. Although the fourth house is associated with the home, it is an angular, cardinal house that stirs up activity. This is a time of re-organization and heightened awareness of your roots, issues of intimacy and vulnerability, and it's an excellent time to come in touch with your feelings and needs. Focusing on your support system and the manner in which you support others is also probable. This is a good time to make long-range plans for the future, to do any type of re-organizing or even re-modeling of the home or home environment, and for family-related activities.

October 13-14 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

October 18-19 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

October 18-20 Mercury trine Mars and sextile Saturn; the Sun sextile Pluto. This is a strong period for deliberate action, productivity, and sound thinking. With Mercury retrograde, reviewing problems from the past is advised rather than initiating new projects. For you, a pleasantly busy and productive period for career and public matters, as well as a good conversation with a romantic partner or child, figures now. It's also a strong period for organizing your finances and perhaps uncovering new sources of income.

October 23-25 Strong Uranian energy is with us now with Mercury, the Sun, and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus. We should "expect the unexpected"--little will go as planned. We are likely to rebel against rules, authority, and anything that fences us in. Thinking outside of the box works. For you, challenges with shared possessions and money could figure now. Friends and family members may be displaying erratic behavior. Avoid impulse buys.

October 24-25 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

October 26 A Full Moon occurs today in early Taurus in your solar tenth house. You are suddenly in the limelight�everyone notices you now. It's time to put your best foot forward, but be sure to do so with grace and consideration for others, or you may just make a display that you regret later. Perhaps you've been hiding yourself away, taking it easy. Now you need a little attention, and career matters come to a head. You're called to perform, perhaps on a moment's notice, and it's best to keep your cool and do whatever you can to show your competence. A sudden job opportunity, or some form of assistance with regards to career, home, or property matters, could be part of the picture. This can also produce an event that requires you to take charge and show your responsible side.

October 29-30 Matters pertaining to work, health, and daily routines thrive for you now. Good luck or karma on the job is likely. It's also a strong period for partnering or for a close partner.

October 30-31 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

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Overview.

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector all month, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching now, making connections, and paying attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is emphasized during this period, and is for the most part light-hearted. Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle. You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are a different country. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking. Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home. Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful now, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

You are filled with plans and ideas this month, but more inclined to put them into action in October. This works best for you, as you need time to collect your thoughts. Financial matters improve dramatically in September. Pressures begin to ease, and a financial burden lifts. This improves your overall mood. Problems with communication systems, siblings, neighbors, and machinery or equipment demand immediate attention. It�s time to take more responsibility by running important errands and getting your paperwork in order. A love affair moves forward quite suddenly, and with gusto.

Venus turns direct on the 8th, and Venus-ruled areas of life begin to move forward. Love, appreciation, and the need for companionship are expressed more naturally and readily from this point forward.

A Solar Eclipse in Virgo occurs on September 11th. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from September 4th to 11th. This Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Flaws in an important system in your life are revealed and it's time to start fresh. This eclipse occurs in your solar third house, suggesting a new approach to communications projects, learning, or self-expression. A new position in the neighborhood, relocation, or increased interaction with others may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to the way you handle your daily activities. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy.

Your ruler, the Moon, forms stimulating connections to other planets this month on the 1, 6-8, 13-14, 18, 22, and 27, representing opportunity periods for you. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--are more prevalent this month and occur on the 3, 11-12, 17, 19, and 26, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-4, 9-10, 12-13, 16-19, and 27-28, when financial decision-making is unclear.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4, 7-9, 23-24, and 26-27. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2-3, 17-19, and 20-22. These would be less than ideal days on which to have a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 6 and 30-1. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 16th.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 6-8 and 12-13. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 3-4 and 25-26, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 4, 7-10, and 25-27. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 2-3, 15-18, and 19-21, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar second house all month. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Mercury continues to transit your solar third house until the 12th. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.

Mercury transits your solar fourth house from the 12th. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now. Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house all month, indicating that your energy levels can fluctuate day-to-day, and much depends on your emotional state of mind. Frequent periods of quiet and solitude are necessary in order to recharge your energies. On occasion, you may be indecisive, changeable, evasive, and possibly even devious or inclined towards self-deception during this cycle.

Highlights:

August 31-September 1 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

September 6-7 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

September 7-8 Venus and Pluto turn direct after retrograde periods. These influences represent matters moving forward after a period of introspection and/or lag. For you, romantic matters, as well as family and domestic issues, gain momentum after a period of review and emotional distance. Differences are smoothed over and you might find a romantic partner, child, and family members are more accessible, easier to read, as well as more confident with you. 

September 8-9 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

September 11 New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar third house affects you now and for months to come. Unexpected events necessitate the need for new beginnings. The third house rules our communication skills, learning, methods, daily interactions and contact, and general "busy-ness". This is a favorable time for learning something new, feeling at ease in social situations, taking care of the details of daily life, and developing a mental rapport with others. It is a time when you will be more aware of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy. 

September 16-17 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

September 19-21 Mars opposes Pluto, Venus opposes Neptune, and the Sun is challenged by both Pluto and Chiron. Battles begun now are lose-lose situations. Avoid beating a dead horse and attempting to force matters that should naturally take time to unfold. Circumstances now can push us to discover our own power--power that comes from a strong sense of self rather than superficial energy derived from manipulating people into doing what we want them to do. We are not seeing our finances or love relationships clearly just now. For you, some nervous tension can surround your career or finances. Try to avoid stressing out over details and take the time to regroup in order to get the most important facts straight. A lover or child may be frustrated or acting out. Financial confusion could also figure now.

September 20-21 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

September 24-26 Mercury sextile Pluto and trine Mars. The discovery of new information about the past helps your current goals. A healthy discussion with a lover could be part of the picture now. You are communicating your ideas convincingly, particularly on the job. It's a good time to present your case or ask for something important from a superior.

September 26 A Full Moon occurs today in early Aries in your solar ninth house. Your attention to the logical world of reason has been a focus in the last two weeks. Now you feel a crisis of lack. Your personal beliefs may be tested now. Your impulses and faith matter, and all of the attention you've been giving to mundane affairs has you wondering when you're going to have some fun. You want to take a leap of faith now. Your adventurous side pushes up and out, demanding attention.

September 27-28 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

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Cancer (Born July 2 to 12)
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August 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview.

The Sun highlights your second house for the next few weeks, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you right now, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value. This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank. Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good. This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig your heels in and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.

Income, comfort, and security come into strong focus this month, Cancer. Maintaining the status quo is the underlying motivation for your actions. You take especial pride in your material accumulations. Any slowdowns you have been experiencing in work and health matters tend to dissipate. Communication snafus are likely with friends and family, and it�s best to avoid harping on what is said (or not said). Partnerships are strengthened. From the 28th, inner restlessness is stimulated and you form connections to new people with different ideas. A travel opportunity may be part of the picture.

Venus continues to retrograde all month and until September 8th. For the time being, avoid making critical decisions about Venus-ruled areas of life, including love and social relationships, entertainment, beauty, and finances. Read more about Venus Retrograde here.

This month, Leo and Sagittarius houses are emphasized. The Sun, Mercury, and Venus all align with Saturn and trine Pluto at various points in the month. As well, Jupiter in Sagittarius turns direct on the 6th. This affects your second and sixth houses. Emphasis is on personal finances and possessions--the serious elements of these matters. It's time to make a plan to improve these areas of your life. It may feel like work, but accepting responsibility and the determination to "clean up" your life in these areas will bring rewards. Work, health, and routine matters can be fortified this month as well. You might discover a stronger connection to your work or body, and more purposefulness in your life as a result.

A Lunar Eclipse occurs on August 28th in the early degrees of Pisces. The "crisis" that eclipses such as this one tend to elicit is a crisis of lack--a time when we suddenly realize a great need or want. This eclipse can trigger awareness of need in an area of our lives, such as our relationship to work, to our health and bodies, and so forth. This is a time when matters come to light--things that have been brewing under the surface. With the Virgo-Pisces service axis involved, this Lunar Eclipse presses us to look more closely at our needs, lacks, and wants in our lives. We are pushed to find a balance between day-to-day functions and routines, physical health, and the need for order (Virgo) and vision, spiritual health, disorder, and the infinite (Pisces). Virgo rules the tools and techniques that we use to deal with day-to-day life, while Pisces rules the tools that we use to deal with our spiritual selves. Epiphanies are likely at this time as we become acutely aware of our lack. This understanding can propel us into positive action. Full Moons and Lunar Eclipses bring issues in our lives to fulfillment. Our emotions are heightened, and there is often some sort of drama involved with the house, sign, and any contacted planets activated by the Full Moon. Occurring in your solar ninth house, your personal beliefs may be tested. Your hunger for adventure or learning may come into focus. All of the attention you've been giving to mundane affairs has you wondering when you're going to have some fun. You want to take a leap of faith now.

Your ruler, the Moon, forms stimulating connections to other planets this month, on the 3-4, 9-10, 12, 16-18, 26, and 31, representing opportunity periods for you. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 5, 20, and 28, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2 and 15-22. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-5, 10-11, and 13-14, when financial decision-making is unclear.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 5-6, 14-17, 19-20, and 26-27. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1-4, 7, and 25. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-7, 12-14, 18, and 21-22. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1-2.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2 and 9. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1 and 22-24, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 3 and 26-27. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 7-8, 22-24, and 25, when others may not see you in the best light!

Highlights:

August 2-3 Operative energies include the Sun trine Jupiter and Mercury sextile Mars. The tendency to take the high road in our relations with others dominates now. We more easily assert ourselves and our needs without causing a stir. For you, a blast of positive energy arrives in the area of personal finances. Job opportunities may arise. Career matters push ahead.

August 3-4 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

August 10-11 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

August 12 New Moon in Leo in your solar second house affects you until the next New Moon in September. Heightened sensitivity to the world of the five senses, to your physical environment, and to the security you gain from the solid ground you have built for yourself is in order for this period of time. Attunement to, and appreciation of, the physical world of the senses is the focus, and this is a time to start fresh in terms of how you arrange your life in order to feel a sense of value and worthiness. Financial issues come into focus. Setting realistic financial goals, as well as formulating such things as budgets and other sensible financial planning projects, will be favored during this time. Discovering ways to increase your income is featured. It is also a wonderful time for taking moments to pleasure yourself through earthy, tactile, and comforting endeavors.

August 12-13 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

August 12-15 Operative energies include Neptune opposing a Sun-Mercury conjunction; and Venus conjunct Saturn and trine Pluto. Relationship or financial tests are likely now, but act to improve matters considerably in the long run. Be wary of what others are saying, of what you read, and of what you perceive during this period. Avoid making premature decisions until Neptune's veil lifts. For you, financial matters are in focus--new responsibilities, and the necessity for a new game plan. For the time being, some confusion surrounds money or possessions.

August 17-19 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Venus; and Mercury conjunct Saturn and trine Pluto. Conversations of a more serious or probing nature are likely now. We may feel compelled to get to the bottom of a matter. For you, discussions or news about money matters can figure now. A partner has something important to say.

August 19-20 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

August 19-21 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Saturn and trine Pluto. We may be recognized or rewarded in some way for the efforts we put forth. Improved concentration and focus, a more realistic outlook, and a practical awareness of the limits of time all help us to make steady progress. Dedication and commitment to our goals runs high. For you, financial commitments come into focus.

August 24-25 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

August 28 A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse occurs today in early Pisces. The effect of this eclipse can last 3-6 months. Your attention to the logical world of reason has been a focus in the last two weeks. Now you feel a crisis of lack. Your personal beliefs may be tested now. Your impulses and faith matter, and all of the attention you've been giving to mundane affairs has you wondering when you're going to have some fun. You want to take a leap of faith now. Your adventurous side pushes up and out, demanding attention.

August 31-September 1 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

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Overview.

The Sun illuminates your first house all month, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the height of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence beyond its normal boundaries. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering�to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature pushes up and out, and it's time to seize opportunities. Problems in your life may be overcome by bravery, self-assertion, and directness. There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for team work and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.

The spotlight is on you this month--your personal interests and projects come into focus, and your attention turns to how you are projecting your personality. While others have found you evasive and difficult to understand in the past few weeks, by mid-July misunderstandings are cleared up and life begins to play in your own style. July can be a productive and physically active month when humanitarian goals prosper. You could find that you are impatient with friends or that you meet with hostility or tension in group settings, however. Personal magnetism peaks around the 8-10^th.

Mercury's retrograde period that began mid-June ends on July 9th. From the 9th until the 24th, we have a chance to revisit issues that stumped us during Mercury's retrograde period, and delays encountered begin to resolve.

Venus retrogrades on July 27th and stays in this apparent backward motion until September 8th. As Venus slows down in the last week of July, avoid making critical decisions about Venus-ruled areas of life, including love and social relationships, entertainment, beauty, and finances.

Opportunity periods for you occur on the 4-5, 8-9, 13-14, and 21. These represent strong days of the month for personal influence and confidence. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 3, 6, 10, 16, and 31, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 10-11. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3, 6, 14, 17-19, and 25-26, when financial decision-making is unclear.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1, 7-9, and 20. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 10-12, 19, 24, and 30-31. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1-2 especially and 13-14. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 22-23 and 30-31.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2 and 27. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 3, 10, and 17-18, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 1, 5-7, and 19-21. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 10-15, 23-24, and 30-31, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar second house all month. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Mercury transits your solar first house all month. This is a period in which you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easy. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now. It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity. This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures. Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, lighthearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now. However, these matters could be tricky while Mercury is retrograde until the 9th, after which some sort of resolve is likely to take place.

Mars energizes your solar eleventh from the 8th. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).
 

Highlights:

June 30-July 1 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

July 1-2 Operative energies include Venus conjunct Saturn and Mercury sextile Mars. Challenges in close relationships may come to light now, bringing up the need to make solid plans or re-commitments. Reformulating a budget may also become necessary now. It's a good period for a heart-to-heart, as we tend to speak clearly and directly. However, we should watch for overly practical perspectives on sensitive matters.

July 7-8 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

July 7-10 Operative energies include Venus trine Pluto, the Sun trine Uranus, and Mars sesquiquadrate Pluto. Powerful romantic and creative energies are with us now. Relationships, creative projects, or financial initiatives become more rich, meaningful, and intriguing. Freedom of expression, spontaneity, and creative license are important to us now. Don't let suspiciousness or negative thinking spoil the opportunities that arise now. For you, this is a strong period for finances, but you could have some challenges in the form of power struggles on the job. A strengthened connection to a family member may also figure now.

July 8-10 Mercury stations and turns direct on July 9th. Holding off on important discussions, interviews, or contracts is probably wise right now, as thinking is foggy and misunderstandings are likely. As Mercury moves forward and regains speed over the next couple of weeks, we can more easily get projects off the ground.

July 13-14 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

July 14 New Moon in Cancer in your solar first house affects you until the next New Moon in August. This New Moon placement is a powerful one—it's a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others. However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences.

July 16-17 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

July 23-24 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

July 23-26 Operative energies include Mercury semi-square Saturn, Mars square Neptune, and the Sun sesquiquadrate Uranus. Some tension is in the air now. It can be difficult to get a point across or to move about effortlessly. Others may be rebellious, resistant to change, or simply hard to pin down. For you, elusive or confusing circumstances in your career or surrounding your reputation could figure now. Communicating can also be challenging. If you are not getting your point across, consider that you might not be asking for exactly what you want. Money matters could be disruptive now.

July 26-28 Venus stations and turns retrograde on July 27th. Venus will stay retrograde until September 8th--a period in which we re-assess our love relationships and finances. During this station, be particularly cautious in your dealings with people dear to you, as well as with money. See Venus Retrograde for more information about this cycle.

July 28-29 Mercury trines Uranus. This is an opportune time to attend meetings and other organized group activities, to communicate online, and to take part in activities involving computers, scientific projects, and metaphysics. Insights seem to come from "out of the blue". Original, creative ideas are easy to come by now. For you, expressing your opinions and yourself more freely brings rewards now. Good news could arrive regarding past issues.

July 28-29 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

July 30 Full Moon in Aquarius in your solar seventh house. The New Moon was all about you. Now it's time to strike a balance with an "other". The seventh house represents an important one-to-one relationship--a marriage partner, significant other, business partner, or an adversary. It's time to strike a balance between your own needs and those of another. It's time to compromise and negotiate. Partnership "tests" are possible now, but so is a chance to truly connect to a special someone in your life.

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Overview.

All month, the Sun travels through your twelfth house, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break. It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.

Nagging financial issues that have weighed heavily on your mind find creative solutions this month. Your tendency is to retreat from daily pressures until the last week of June. The time is now to tap into your inner muse. Daydreaming and down time will help you regain your courage to go after what you want when you�re ready. Some tension on the job is likely, but ideas for advancement and increased success abound, which you will put into action in July. A surge of confidence is with you from the 21st.

In the first half of the month, there is a strong emphasis on your sixth and twelfth house axis, and issues surrounding work and service are in the foreground. Much activity surrounding these "departments" of your life is stimulated.

Mercury begins a retrograde cycle on June 15th and runs until July 9th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture. Occurring in your sign and your solar first house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to your body language. Others may misinterpret your body language, and you should be aware of a tendency to give off mixed signals. People in your life may complain that you seem emotionally distant. You may appear uncommunicative and hard to reach, or what you say comes out wrong. This is a time to review the manner in which you come across to others--not so much whether it truly reflects your nature, but more in terms of whether it is working for or against you. Don't worry too much if others aren't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will change once Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being.

This month, Saturn and Neptune are in opposition for the final time. This energy first occurred in August 2006 (see our horoscope archives in August for an explanation of the conflict). Some sort of resolve of the conflict is in sight now, although getting to that point could involve some form of disillusionment.

Opportunity periods for you occur on the 1, 5, 10, 16, and 18. Recognition or acknowledgement is forthcoming particularly on the 10th. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 12, 22, 26, and 30, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 6 and 11-13 especially. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 5, 9-10, 18-19, 21-22, and 28-29.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-5, 11-13, and 20-22. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 3, 18-19, and 28-29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the  10-12 and 30-July 1. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1-2 and 25-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 3-4, 7-8, and 19-20. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 5-6 and 21-22, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 3-5, 7-15, and 20-22. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 28-29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar first house until the 16th. During this trend, a strong desire for companionship and sociability dominates. You want to maintain peace and harmony at all costs. You try to be just and fair when making decisions, as you do your best to see both sides of an issue. Women are likely to enter your life, helping or hindering personal or business affairs. You prefer the company of others, rather than going it alone. Others notice and perhaps admire you for your pleasant and cheerful personality. This is good for your ego, endowing greater self-esteem and an excellent opinion of yourself. This renewed popularity increases success, for you have the tact and diplomacy to deal with people well. Attention is placed on personal appearance, with an interest in jewelry, hairstyling, and clothing. You are more bold in your love nature, yet not aggressive either. You make friends easily during this cycle, and you are especially fond of love and admiration. Artistic self-expression is important, possibly through music, clothing or writing.

Venus journeys through your solar second house from the 16th. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Mercury transits near the cusp of your solar first house all month. This is a period in which you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easy. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now. It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity. This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures. Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, lighthearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now. However, these matters could be tricky while Mercury is retrograde from the 15th forward.

Mars transits your solar tenth house all month. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities. You could find that your talents or services are especially in demand now. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong perhaps even compulsive drive for success can lead to professional recognition.

Highlights:

June 3-6 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and opposite Jupiter; Mars trine Jupiter and sextile Chiron; and Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter. These influences produce a natural, enterprising spirit. Enthusiasm and confidence are with us now, and it's easy to tap into our more unique qualities and talents in order to go after what we want. However, we also have the tendency to over-reach. For you, this is an excellent period for your career, work, and reputation.

June 3-4 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

June 9 With the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus, watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans. Expect the unexpected! For you, these disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of personal and business finances, domestic affairs, and friendships or group associations.

June 10-11 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

June 10-12 Operative energies include the Sun sextile Mars and Saturn, and Mars trine Saturn. We are able to creatively solve problems and to instinctively take action when necessary now. It's easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get and feel organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practical considerations are favored over impulsive decisions. For you, strong and supportive energy surrounds a close partnership. Personal finances and career matters are strengthened and solidified, particularly if you take action by organizing these areas of life. A career position may be solidified or clinched.

June 13 Operative energies include the Sun trine Neptune and Mars sextile Neptune. Interesting synchronicities can occur now. We may be at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are "tuned in". Instinctual judgment is enhanced under these influences. This period favors dancing, swimming, photography, the arts, and entertainment--mediums in which we act upon our more spiritual or artistic inclinations. It's a time when we are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. For you, interesting twists to your life story could occur now, particularly surrounding personal finances and career matters. A surprising opportunity to broaden your horizons could also arise now.

June 14 New Moon in Gemini in your solar twelfth house affects you until the next New Moon in July. This is a period of review, letting go, and recharging one's spiritual and, in effect, physical "batteries". Focus, now, is on fulfillment through service, empathy, and awareness of other's needs; but it can also be a time of withdrawal and some sort of retreat in a social sense, depending on your personal and natural predisposition. Some kind of soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find some level of emotional peace of mind will be apparent. This is a more sensitive position of the New Moon, and it is best to find some sort of peace for the soul in preparation for the New Moon in the first house—a period that is more active and busy than this one. 

June 14-16 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until July 9th--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

June 16-17 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

June 18-19 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

June 26-27 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 29-30 Operative energies include Mars-Uranus, Sun-Saturn, Sun-Neptune, and Venus-Neptune hard aspects. The contrast between what is real and what is only a dream is explicit. It's best to avoid beginning a new project for the time being, as there is a lack of clarity now. For you, long-standing challenges regarding personal income and possessions, joint assets, ownership, and intimacy can reach a head now before final resolve. Disappointments and frustrations are likely. As well, upsetting changes on the job or confusing domestic arrangements could be part of the picture now.

June 30 Full Moon in Capricorn in your solar seventh house. The New Moon was all about you. Now it's time to strike a balance with an "other". The seventh house represents an important one-to-one relationship--a marriage partner, significant other, business partner, or an adversary. It's time to strike a balance between your own needs and those of another. It's time to compromise and negotiate. Partnership "tests" are possible now, but so is a chance to truly connect to a special someone in your life.

June 30-July 1 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

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Overview.

The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true all month. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

A lively agenda is in store for you this month. You are in demand and highly stimulated. Your career heats up mid-month. Mundane tasks capture your attention, but the urge to get out and about is also bound to grab hold of you. A romantic revelation occurs around the Full Moon on the 2nd. While Venus is in your sign from the 8th forward, you are at your attractive best. You have others under your thumb! You may encounter some challenges regarding shared finances or property in the last week of May.

This month, Jupiter squares Uranus and trines Saturn. These long-term energies have been with us since January and March, respectively. For you, measurable progress can be made with your personal finances and securing income from a job. Your ability to make money is dependent upon your attention to that which is productive and tangible. How well you handle your practical affairs is the key. Although your overall state of mind is stable and productive, some restlessness is likely however. Avoid scattering your energies. Avoid the tendency to search for one thing that is ultimately fulfilling, as it is unlikely to completely satisfy you. There may be a challenge between performing mundane tasks and your quest for something higher, something more adventurous. Mundane tasks capture your attention, but the urge to get out and about is bound to grab hold of you. If you are able to focus, the chances of material success are much greater.  Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

Stronger days for you this month, in general, include the 5, 14, and 30. More challenging days include the 6, 9, and 13.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13, 19-20, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 8-9. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The Full Moon on the 2nd may bring romantic declarations or epiphanies. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 3-4, 6-7, 10, 12-14 (especially), 19-20, and 27. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-6 (with some challenges) and 21. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 8-9, and 19-20.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 4-7 and 30-31. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1, 8-10, 19-20, and 23, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 8-9. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1, 12-13, 15-16, 19-20, and 23-24, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to grace your solar twelfth house until the 18th. Matters of the heart touch you deeply. You may willingly play a supportive role to a partner, offering him or her more compassion and selfless love. If a romance were to begin during this period, it would likely be a private or even secret one. What you don't know might just be helping you right now, because what's happening behind your back is moving in your favor and all will come out happily when your dreams become a reality soon enough.

Venus warms your solar first house from the 18th. You could find it hard to deny yourself anything during this cycle! This is a time when you naturally let loose your softer, receptive side. Romantic matters, as well as pleasure-seeking activities, come to the fore now. You are more likely to pay closer attention to your physical appearance and mannerisms, aiming to improve and enhance your attractiveness. Others find you agreeable and cooperative. During this trend, a strong desire for companionship and sociability dominates. You want to maintain peace and harmony at all costs. You try to be just and fair when making decisions, as you do your best to see both sides of an issue. Women are likely to enter your life, helping or hindering personal or business affairs. You prefer the company of others, rather than going it alone. Others notice and perhaps admire you for your pleasant and cheerful personality. This is good for your ego, endowing greater self-esteem and an excellent opinion of yourself. This renewed popularity increases success, for you have the tact and diplomacy to deal with people well. Attention is placed on personal appearance, with an interest in jewelry, hairstyling, and clothing. You are more bold in your love nature, yet not aggressive either. You make friends easily during this cycle, and you are especially fond of love and admiration. Artistic self-expression is important, possibly through music, clothing or writing.

Mercury transits your solar eleventh house from the 2-16. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius - you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals - or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mercury transits your private solar twelfth house from the 16th. During this trend, your mind is focused on private matters and past issues. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt.

Mars continues to energize your solar ninth house until the 29th. It's a fabulous time for promoting your ideas and beliefs, although coming on too strong could work against you if you're not careful. If you can't travel, you'll feel like doing so, or at least travel in your mind, simply because you have a great urge to expand your horizons in some manner. Energies thrown toward recreation, travel, or just cooking up great new ideas are well spent and serve to refresh and renew your vitality. Creative projects can flourish with enlarged focus and redoubled efforts that somehow don't tire you out. Time flies when you're having fun and leaves you with more vigor than when you began. Big, ambitious, adventurous ideas can come to you in a rush during this cycle, propelled by the urge to do something you've never done before.

Mars activates your solar tenth house from the 29th and through June, bringing dynamic energy to all career, professional, and public matters. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments.

Highlights:

May 2 Full Moon in Scorpio in your solar fifth house. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won't feel complete. It's time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

May 2-3 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 3-5 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Mercury and in hard aspect with Pluto; and Mercury square Saturn. Our wants are aligned with our thoughts, and problem-solving comes naturally. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse! However, we are not very good at truly listening to what others have to say, and when we do, we tend to read between the lines with a negative slant. Our minds are investigative. Some of us could feel troubled or stressed with these influences. For you, issues from the past could resurface now. An important communication with a friend or group could occur, and money matters could be challenging or disconcerting.

May 7-8 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 7-9 Operative energies include Venus opposition Pluto; Sun square Saturn and sextile Uranus; Mercury square Neptune and sextile Mars. Intense social interactions are likely during this period. Frustrations involving blocked will and evasiveness can drive us to come up with creative solutions to problems now. For you, challenges regarding any service you might render could surface now. Power plays are also possible with family members. Avoid important financial transactions if you can. However, creative solutions to money problems can be found during this period, likely stimulated by a tiny crisis or concern.

May 12-14 Operative energies include Mars square Pluto, Sun square Neptune, and Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy right now. Some disillusionments are likely, as we tend to see what we want to see rather than what is. For you, challenges with career or reputation matters could figure now. A power play with an authority figure is possible. As well, some tension with regards to romantic or creative endeavors could surface.

May 13-14 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

May 16 New Moon in late Taurus in your solar eleventh house affects you until the next New Moon in June. The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It's a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

May 19-20 Operative energies include Mars sesquiquadrate Saturn, Sun inconjunct Pluto, and Mercury opposite Jupiter and square Uranus. There is a feeling of being blocked when we are attempting to go after what we want. Adjustments are necessary now in order for our lives to move forward. The need to make changes in our life that will further our psychological development arise now. Decision-making, however, may be based on unrealistic or overly optimistic premises. For you, roadblocks on a professional level can figure now. If possible, avoid important financial transactions. Adjustments to your budget or spending may be in order now.

May 20-21 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

May 22-23 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

May 25 Venus trines Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. For you, this is a period of attraction of the pleasing variety. You find that you can easily express your romantic nature, and that is well-received.

May 29-30 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius in your solar sixth house. Avoid blaming others for your own state of discontent. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind. This may also be a time when a work project comes to fruition or completion.

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Cancer (Born July 2 to 12)
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April 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview. All month, the Sun spotlights your career and public sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Professional matters are the major focus for you in April, and opportunities to enhance your status are forthcoming. Increased vigor is with you from the second week, helping you tackle problems that previously seemed overwhelming. Your drive for authority over your own life is strong now--you need to follow your own rhythm. A new professional position or project around the 17th keeps you active and alert. Unusual, eye-opening experiences are in store for you in the last week. The people that you meet now stir you into new ways of thinking.

Jupiter retrogrades this month, kicking off a retrograde period that lasts until the first week of August, and involves some re-thinking of matters surrounding work, health, and daily routines. By August, you will be ready to move forward in these areas with gusto. Saturn's direct motion this month suggests that any stagnation you've been experiencing with personal finances and possessions will begin to lift and these matters start to move forward. It's also a helpful influence for your close partnerships.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 3-5, 7-12, and 18-19. These are strong days for money matters. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 1-2, 21-23, and 24-25.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-5, 14-19, and 26. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 9-11. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 7-8 and 27-28. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1-3, 12, and 29-30.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 9-10 and 21. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 2-4, 24-25, 27-28, and 30, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 4-5, 14-17, and 28. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 21-24, and 27-30, and 30, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues her transit through your friendship sector until the 20th, where she enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

From the 20th, Venus moves through your privacy sector. Matters of the heart touch you deeply. You may willingly play a supportive role to a partner, offering him or her more compassion and selfless love. If a romance were to begin during this period, it would likely be a private or even secret one. What you don't know might just be helping you right now, because what's happening behind your back is moving in your favor and all will come out happily when your dreams become a reality soon enough. Venus comes out of "hiding" on the 29th, when your emotions will be on your sleeve. For now, laying low is best in the love department.

Mercury continues to transit your solar ninth house until the 16th. Your thoughts are lifted above usual daily concerns and immediate business into thoughts and visions about the future, your larger goals, and the purpose and meaning of your activities. You are putting everything into a larger context during this transit. You enjoy lively discussions and debates.

Mercury journeys through your career and reputation sector from the 16th, suggesting that your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to professional worldly ambitions where knowledge and education are pursued in order to enhance career prospects or social standing. Your mental qualities are well suited to managerial posts and any work requiring communication skill and executive ability during this cycle.

Mars continues to activate your solar eighth house until the 19th. During this cycle, your energy is channeled through deep but easily aroused emotions and/or a strong sex-drive. This can also express itself through an active interest in big business, finance, and investing. You tend to act on instinct now.

Mars energizes your solar ninth house from the 19th. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.
 

Highlights:

April 2 Full Moon in Libra in your solar fourth house. Relationships come into focus--dependency issues surface now. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

April 5-6 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

April 7-8 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Venus and the Sun trine Saturn. This is a good time for us to take care of practical and "earthly" matters. Meeting responsibilities is satisfying now. For you, solid achievement can be realized with your career and personal finances. Pleasant and stable partnerships are more likely during this period. A pleasant communication from a friend could figure now.

April 9-12 Operative energies include Sun trine Jupiter and sextile Neptune; and Mercury square Pluto. Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface now, although a suspicious attitude or stance could also be part of the picture. For you, this is an excellent influence for your career, work, and practical matters in general. This could be a time when you receive backing or support on practical levels. However, a grievance from the past might resurface now.

April 10-11 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

April 16-17 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

April 17 New Moon late Aries in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon in May. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It's a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

April 18-19 Operative energies include Sun trine Pluto and Mercury sextile Chiron. Intensity of focus, healing conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose are with us now. For you, this period is especially strong for strengthening ties with others and your position on the job. It's a good period for practical matters, including finances.

April 21-22 Operative energies include Mercury trine Jupiter and Saturn and sextile Neptune. Strong productivity on mental levels characterizes this combination. It's a good period for coming up with successful business plans and strategies. This is yet another combination in April that is strong for practical matters, including career, work, and personal finances. Applying logic and reason to your practical affairs is especially beneficial now. Past efforts could also be rewarded now.

April 22-23 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

April 25-26 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

April 26-30 A creative combination occurs now, involving a T-square between Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Saturn and Neptune form harmonious angles to the Venus-Jupiter opposition. This exciting configuration stimulates your work, service, and communications sectors. A difference of opinion could occur now. Unexpected opportunities to travel or to get away might arise, affecting your current duties. You could receive news that brings you some tension. Avoid impulsive decisions now.

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March 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview. All month, the Sun illuminates your ninth house and your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

Harmony can be found on the job this month--perhaps even love! You can enjoy excellent opportunities to increase your income and your standing now. Feeling secure on a practical level is featured this month and for the next few months. Getting your practical affairs in order comes easily now. A surprising communication around the 3rd is likely. The first week of March is a busy time for you--a period of restlessness or uncertainty about travel or legal matters. Communication mishaps smooth over, however, by the second week.

From the 7th, Mercury turns direct and matters that have been stagnant for you begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 16th, when "all things Mercury" tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on March 27th. From the 16-27th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde, or to put into action ideas that came to us during this cycle. For you, communications with acquaintances and intimate partners resume with less confusion and more clarity.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd at 13 degrees Virgo. Its opposition to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 19th at 28 degrees of Pisces. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from March 1-3 and then March 12-19th.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd stimulates your solar third house. Surprises surrounding your siblings, neighbors, or classmates are in store. Something that has been in hiding or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sector of communications is involved. This could manifest, for example, as the culmination of a writing project, an event involving a sibling that grabs your complete attention, a sudden opportunity for an adventure or trip, a flurry of activity in your immediate environment or neighborhood that demands attention, a letter or other communication that holds a big surprise, and other such possibilities.

The Solar Eclipse on the 19th marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar ninth house, suggesting that a new approach to the way you expand your horizons, be they physical or mental (or both). New travel plans, education goals, or adventures may be formed in the coming months, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your ability to expand your personal world is a strong potential. This is a phase when you will be especially busy initiating new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

Jupiter trines Saturn this month, linking your second and sixth houses in a pleasing way. This is a period of constructive accomplishment. We are practical, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound--and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this wonderful energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make you happy. For you, measurable progress can be made with your personal finances and securing income from a job. Your ability to make money is dependent upon your attention to that which is productive and tangible. How well you handle your practical affairs is the key.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 3-5, when unusual or surprising events are likely to arise. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 8-10, 18-22, and 24-31. On the 24-26, mysterious or confusing circumstances surround your joint finances, debts, or taxes.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1st and 16-17. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 15th, 19-20, and 28-29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 8-9 and 13-18. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely in the first week of the month, as well as the 10th and 21-24.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 7-8, 14-18, and 22-24. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-2, 9th, and 21st, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 14-16 (although a setback may be involved before a gain is realized) and the 23-26. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 21-22, and 27-31, when others may not see you in the best of lighting! With Venus in your career sector for much of the month, however, you are likely to easily smooth over any differences that arise.

Venus transits your tenth house until the 26th. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Venus transits your eleventh house from the 26th, and a friendly, equality-minded, although somewhat detached energy surrounds your love life. Earnings from a business get a pleasant boost as well. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury transits your eighth house until the 28th. Your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to the growth and development of the mind. Much of your knowledge may be gained through intuitive means rather than the study of books at this time. There is an aptitude for business and other financial dealings. Your mental disposition is ideally suited to work of an investigative nature, research, psychotherapy, psychiatry, or detective work. Focus the light of understanding and honest communication on emotionally-charged topics such as sexuality and intimacy, feelings about the power dynamics in your partnerships, and money you share with significant others. You can have a more objective and fair view of such things now, and could clarify any long-standing issues related to any of this. On a practical level, it is the time to handle joint finances, material assets or property you hold in common with another, and matters pertaining to inheritances, taxes, or commercial interests. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde until the 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars continues to energize your partnership sector until the 11th, although the drama of this position is definitely easing, as Mars is well past its opposition to your Sun. With Mars in the seventh house, you are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active co-operation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. If you are too aggressive or dominant now, there is danger of trouble and loss through public opposition, unpopularity, damaged relationships, or even litigation in rare cases. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Remember that anger is often a mask for hurt feelings. There's bound to be a lot of friction or push and pull as you strive to balance your style and agenda with another's.

Mars transits your intimacy sector from the 11th, and your personal, intimate life speeds up. You experience every situation intensely and deeply during this cycle, even though your outward actions do not necessarily reveal this fact. You could find yourself attracted to mysterious or even dangerous situations. Sometimes this transit correlates with disputes over money. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support. Circumstances in life are likely to occur that require you to take the lead or to apply personal action in connection with joint finances.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 1-10, when life tends to glide forward with few interruptions; and the 26-31, when natural charm shines and your ideas are received particularly well.

Highlights:

March 1-2 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

March 1-3 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Pluto, Venus sextile Chiron, Mars semi-square Jupiter. New information begins to come to light, and we have the power to heal our social relationships. Because this period occurs just before a lunar eclipse, hold off on finalizing any deals or plans if you can, however. But do pay attention to the information that surfaces now. For you, family matters thrive and communications provide you with new information.

March 3 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar third house. Flaws in an important system in your life come to light. The effects of this eclipse last for six months. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

March 4-5 The Sun conjuncts Uranus in your solar ninth house. An exciting conversation or contact with someone from a different background than yourself could occur now. Your mind is stimulated into new directions--and perhaps even a new mindset. Changes might occur in your travel plans or educational agenda.

March 8-9 Operative energies include Venus trine Jupiter and Saturn, Venus sextile Neptune, and Sun square Jupiter. This is an especially strong influence for creative output and is also excellent for cementing relationships. Because the grand trine affects your houses of substance, it's strong for practical matters, work, and professional activities.

March 8-9 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

March 13-14 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

March 15-16 Operative energies include Mars conjunct Chiron, Mercury sextile Venus, and Venus trine Pluto. Gaining new perspectives on romantic and sexual relationships, or on creative projects, occurs now. We seek out others, but won't settle for superficial connections. This can be a time of epiphanies and release of suppressed energies. Important contracts and new beginnings, however, are best avoided until after the Solar Eclipse on the 18th.

March 18 New Moon Solar Eclipse in late Pisces in your solar ninth house affects you for the next six months. A time to focus on goals involving compassion, letting go of the past, and acceptance. Nagging problems from the past six months need to be dealt with and put behind you. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the "regular" experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

March 20-21 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

March 22-25 A mixed bag of energies operant now brings challenges and possible enlightenment. Mars in your eighth house opposes Saturn, sextiles Jupiter, and conjuncts Neptune. You may have to deal with challenges in your intimate relationships or regarding financial matters. A positive, growth-oriented outcome is favored, however, if you are attentive to detail.

March 26-27 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 28-29 Venus forms tense angles to Chiron and Pluto. This is a less than ideal period for financial transactions and for social relationships. Tensions derived from lack of trust are likely now. For you, issues from the past might resurface now, and friendship as well as family are involved. Challenges that occur in relationships now tend to do with looking for something wrong or digging for dirt. Take the high road.

March 28-29 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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Overview. All month, the Sun energizes your sector of  transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery. All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets. This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

You--or your partner--may be treating your relationship like it�s a competition this month. Try to channel excess energy into shared activities instead of squabbling. Unusual or unclear circumstances surrounding your finances this month call up the need to buckle down and get real about your money. Not reading the fine print regarding financial transactions this month could be a real mistake. It�s not a good month to lend anyone money, as you are unlikely to get it back any time soon! Pleasant news from afar, or about long-distance trips, arrives around the 7th.

This month, Mercury retrogrades from the 13th forward (until March 7th). Mercury retrograde cycles are periods in which communications and transportation matters don't go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar eighth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to receiving support, loans, paybacks, and taxes. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with acquaintances and intimate partners, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 3-4, 7-8, and 16-20. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2nd and 10th.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1st and 16-17. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2nd and 19-20. This would be a less than ideal period to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 19-20. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 10, 13-15, and 25-28. Partnering may be a little challenged this month, in general.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2-4 and 17-19. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 8-9 and 28, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run particularly well on the 2-4 and 12-13. Challenges with these matters are most likely on the 14, 17, 23-24, and 28th.

From the 5th, Venus moves through your solar ninth house. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Mercury moves through your solar eighth house all month. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing. Research is also highly favored. It's also easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde from the 13th through to March 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars activates your solar seventh house all month. You are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active cooperation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Partnerships may suffer from ego conflicts, or adversaries may be challenging. Use this energy to work cooperatively on relationship problems. You may even find that you seem to need someone's help in order to do what you want to do during this cycle. Relationships are vivacious and dynamic during this period. When a difference arises, you are quick to settle it, and have little patience for sweeping matters under the rug. Your close personal relationships are lively during this cycle--full of conflicts and resolutions or reconciliations.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 5-13, when your natural charm is well-received.

Highlights:

February 2 Full Moon in Leo in your solar second house. Intimacy, issues of power and control, or joint finances may have been a focus for the last two weeks. Now it's time to recognize what makes you comfortable. This Full Moon is about balancing the give and take of intimacy--the giving and receiving of pleasure. Sharing issues come into focus, as do issues of power--what's yours and what's mine. Your comfort zones matter, and now is the time to take care of your own needs without eclipsing the needs of others.

February 2-3 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

February 3-4 The Sun sextiles Jupiter and Mars sextiles Uranus. This is a strong period for learning, growth, advancement, and adventurous activities. It's favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent, as well as an ability to take healthy and reasonable risks.

February 7-8 The Sun conjuncts Neptune and Venus conjuncts Uranus. This is a "make a wish" day. Spiritual goals come into focus. As well, bringing a spirit of friendship and freedom into close personal relationships is featured. An unexpected chance to travel or otherwise expand your horizons may arrive now. Confusing circumstances surrounding finances are very likely now.

February 9-10 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

February 10 The Sun in your eighth house opposes Saturn in your second house. Restrictions and pressures may be felt now revolving around personal finances and possessions. Feeling bogged down by these pressures is possible. Challenges in close partnerships are also likely now. Avoid new initiatives now if you can, particularly financial ones.

February 14-15 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

February 18 New Moon in late Aquarius in your solar eighth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on goals involving friendships, long-term happiness, dreams, and wishes. This is a time of empowerment. It is a good time to focus on issues of intimacy as well as developing self-mastery skills. You may experience increased awareness of others—what makes them tick—as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

February 20-21 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

February 24-25 Tense angles operant now include Mars-Uranus, Venus-Neptune, and Venus-Saturn. Relations are likely to be tense. Disillusionments with finances as well as personal relationships are possible. Reckless behavior has consequences. For you, disappointments surrounding your domestic life or friendships are quite possible now. Career matters may be turbulent as well.

February 27-28 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

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Overview. All month, the Sun highlights your solar seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me". You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one. 

Relationships take center stage this month. There is apt to be a whole lot of negotiating, discussing, and compromising going on with a special person in your life. Full Moons are often emotional for you, but the Full Moon on the 3rd is especially so because it occurs in your sign. You may behave in ways that surprise others and even yourself! A project dear to your heart could bear fruit now. You�re ready to do a complete makeover on the job, and this is an excellent month for honing your productivity.

This month, the first of three Jupiter-Uranus squares occurs, placing some tension between your sixth and ninth houses, from now through October. Although your overall state of mind is stable and productive, some restlessness is likely. Avoid scattering your energies. Settling on one particular preoccupation is something that is hard for you to do in general. Avoid the tendency to search for one thing that is ultimately fulfilling, as it is unlikely to completely satisfy you. There may be a challenge between performing mundane tasks and your quest for something higher, something more adventurous. Mundane tasks capture your attention, but the urge to get out and about is bound to grab hold of you. If you are able to focus, the chances of material success are much greater.  Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

This month, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury align with Chiron just behind your eighth house. You may enjoy key opportunity periods that allow you to get a handle on your shared resources, and do wonders for your intimate relationships, particularly if they are in need of some healing. The key now is confidence and not overstating yourself. A connection may be made to a person on a deeply intimate level.

A Full Moon occurs in Cancer on January 3rd, bringing strong emotions into play. You could make a surprising revelation or proclamation around this time. Get it out of your system, but use some care as you do so! Note that this Full Moon is directly on your Sun (or Ascendant), pulling up issues that have been brewing under the surface in a most emotional, and perhaps irrational, manner.

Better periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2, 5-8, and 29-30, with the 29-30 an excellent opportunity period for money. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 13-18.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 12-14, 18-19, 25-26, and 31. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 12-14 may involve a setback in order to achieve a gain. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 22 and 27. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 7-9. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 2, 11, 13-14, 22, and 26-28.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1, 4-6, 11, and 22. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 12 and 15-17, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run best on the 1-4, 8-9, and 12-14. Challenges in these matters are most likely on the 6-7, 20-21, 26-27, and 29-30.

Venus continues her transit of your partnership sector until the 12th. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus during this period, and flattery will get you everywhere if you use it wisely. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Venus transits the most intense and intimate sector of your chart from the 12th. During this period, you carry yourself with a more sensual quality. It's a strong period for taking stock of your creative forces. Discover new ways to enhance and increase investment programs or add to your savings account. A female may be a source of financial gain or drain in connection with mutual funds. A financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury transits your solar seventh house from the 3-21. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mercury moves through your solar eighth house from the 21st forward. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing. Research is also highly favored. It's also easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.

All month, Mars energizes your sixth house. You have more energy for work and your daily routines tend to speed up during this transit. Perhaps you have a larger workload than usual. It's a great time to take charge of your health. You have much energy at your disposal to pick up (or step up) a health and physical activity program. It might be hard for you to work with others in a harmonious manner during this transit, and disputes with co-workers are possible. If you are feeling especially angry, frustrated, or restless, it would be wise to find little projects and things to do so that you can channel excess energy constructively. If health is affected, fevers or infections are more likely.

Although the ball seems to be in other people's courts in January, you stand to gain new insight into your own depths and those of a close partner.

Highlights:

January 1-2 Jupiter sextiles Chiron, the Sun sextiles Uranus, and Mars sextiles Neptune. This is a creative period for all--one in which we can find new insights into old problems. Willingness to embrace change is the key to success now. For you, business and work matters can be especially successful now. Put added effort into your work if possible. This is a strong money period for you as well--a pleasant surprise or possibly a gift can be part of the picture.

January 3 Full Moon in Cancer in your solar first house. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives at the last New Moon on December 20th occurs now. "Hey, what about me?" is the feeling of a Full Moon in the first house. You're looking for a bit of attention right now as you feel that life has been too "other-oriented" recently. Try to avoid infantile outbursts. Instead, work on your self-assertiveness. You do count, and there are ways to assert your own needs without stepping on others' toes. Finding a balance between autonomy and dependence is what this Full Moon is about for you. Your emotions are on your sleeve right now. It is a good time to put your needs first, but doing so with respect for others will take you further. Whether you can succeed as a leader is "tested" right now.

January 3-4 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 5-6 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 6-8 The Sun and Mercury align and Mars trines Saturn. These planetary influences suggest rational, logical, and productive energy. We are actively communicating, and our work takes on definite shape. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. For you, one-on-one negotiations and communications feature and are empowering. This is a period in which efforts made on the job, or with health and fitness regimes, pay off.

January 10-12 Venus joins with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. This is a healing and friendly energy--an excellent time to socialize, promote cooperation, spend time with romantic partners, and to initiate a new relationship or friendship. It's also very strong for financial matters. For you, a strong opportunity period for work and health matters occurs now. Domestic matters and friendly relations figure.

January 13-14 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

January 13-14 Mars joins with Pluto and Venus semi-squares both planets; Mercury semi-squares Uranus. Keywords for this period include intense, passionate, rebellious, and obsessive! Tense interplays between lovers are quite likely now, and the inclination to rebel against routine or expectations is strong. Harness the energy of Mars-Pluto by pouring your energy into a pet project. Sexual relations now can be very intense. Competitive energy is powerful. For you, a work matter is likely to grab your attention. Competitive energies on the job could be distracting, but it's best if you focus on a particular project now, when you can make some serious headway. In fact, it can be a power period for career matters.

January 18 New Moon in late Capricorn in your solar seventh house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on long-term goals and projects and to formulate career and business plans. Negotiations and diplomacy are highlighted during this period, as it is a favorable time to begin new relationships or to re-define existing ones. Issues of sharing and partnership come to the fore. Increased awareness of the need for someone significant to lean on or to rely on is often associated with this position. Working on, or resolving to work on, relationships that are mutually supportive is a good idea at this time. If you find yourself sensitive to the feeling of lacking support from partners, this may be a good time to ask yourself how companionable you are, and work on developing yourself in this area of life. You might just find that this is a period when you are at your most gracious. It is also a good time to make contacts and to make something public.

January 18-19 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

January 18-20 Venus joins with Neptune and Mercury conjoins Chiron. This can be a very romantic time, although the tendency can be towards seeing what we want to see rather than what is, so romantic mirages are possible now. Kind, healing words and communications are also featured now. A good time to discover new or alternative health procedures and regimes. Soft, pleasant energy dominates. For you, an intimate encounter can occur now that lifts the spirits. An important conversation or communication with a sibling, neighbor, or acquaintance can occur now. Words can heal--use them to mend fences or simply to reassure.

January 24-25 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

January 25-26 Venus sextiles Pluto and Mercury aligns with Neptune. An excellent period for romantic and artistic expression. However, don't expect communications to be right-brain, logical, or clear! It's best to delay important decisions. A good period for romance and dreamy conversations. For you, an advancement on the job can come through connections to foreigners. Financial news arrives now about a spouse's income, taxes, insurance, or debts.

January 27-28 Mercury and Mars form challenging angles to Saturn. This can be a tense period in which hitting brick walls is likely. Delay important discussions and avoid beginning new projects, which could be riddled with frustrations and complications down the road.

January 30-31 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 30-31 The Sun joins Chiron and Mercury sextiles Pluto. An excellent period for coming up with innovative new techniques, socializing, and gaining perspective on our long-term goals. It's easy to resolve problems, particularly old, nagging ones, and to cooperate with others in a balanced manner.

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Overview.

Until the 12th, the Sun illuminates your romance and pleasure sector. This is the time of year when you are ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful cycle, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors now. You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether others appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year. This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

The Sun illuminates your sixth house from the 12th. During this cycle, you take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It�s a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. Details are more important to you now. It's time to bring order to your life by focusing on the little things that make up the whole. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. You could seek distinction and strive towards perfection in your work. Efficiency should be your goal now. Your physical health, as well as the relationship between your body and your mind, are in focus.

December is a month in which you enjoy important, positive changes to your health or your job. It could also be a time when you receive a healthy bonus or promotion. Your winning attitude and display of confidence on the job will go a long way towards advancement and satisfaction. Improvements to your working environment are likely. You find more enjoyment in the work you do, and it is easier than usual to find employment now, if applicable. Romantic relationships prosper, and relationships with children are strong in December.

Jupiter joins with Pluto in late Sagittarius before entering Capricorn on the 18th (Pluto will follow suit in January). This alignment represents a culmination of matters in the area of our charts in which it occurs. Jupiter and Pluto have been working through this sector for some time now, re-working your attitude towards these areas of your life. An increased need for shared interests with others, as well as for adventurous or risky undertakings, is with us now as we strive for more personal significance. Benefits may come through those in authority or the government. This can be an ambitious time when a desire for success is especially strong. The ability to sway or persuade can be enhanced. One of the most positive uses of this transit is a drive to better ourselves. We might solve a problem that has been in existence for some time, or capitalize upon a resource that was previously hidden. Social or material goals may come into strong focus, and reform could figure now. Our faith may be reborn or developed strongly. We might decide to invest our time and energy (and possibly money) into an ambitious new project. We should take advantage of the increased drive this transit brings, but avoid tendencies towards self-righteousness, exaggeration, and obsession. This transit generally favors big business, the law, grants, taxes, education, and commerce. Increased influence, faith, and insight are likely now. For you, work, routine, service, and health matters are in focus and especially strong. Now is the time to take these matters to a new level. Grab--and make--opportunities in these areas of life.

Jupiter entering your opposite sign, Capricorn, this month doesn't yet place Jupiter in your partnership sector, and thus its influence is very subtle for you for the time being. Jupiter changes sign approximately once a year, so this ingress is significant and represents a new shift of energy that will stay with us until January 2009. Jupiter does not officially move into your solar seventh house until April 2008.

Mars continues to retrograde this month (all month). This retrograde period extends to January 30th, 2008. Even though the retrograde period officially lasts from November 15/07-January 30/08, the retrograde "zone" is in effect from September 16/07-April 4/08. For you, your spirituality, private life gut instincts, and intuition are affected. Perhaps you are not as confident about your hunches. Private affairs and solitary work might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now.

Venus continues to transit your solar fourth house until the 22nd. Domestic relationships and the home environment tend to be harmonious and peaceful during this cycle. You may have a desire to decorate your home with good taste and quality. An inner sense of peace and security prevails. Your affections are strong but you don't wear your heart on your sleeve just now, preferring quiet moments with loved ones.

Venus warms your solar fifth house from the 22nd. This is an expressive period for the goddess of love! It's natural for you to turn on the charm without even lifting a finger. You are especially attracted to aesthetic forms of recreation. You feel a little more playful now, and love matters tend to be laced with a touch of drama. That shouldn't be a problem--in fact, you kind of like it that way for the time being. More loving and appreciative relationships with your children may also figure now. Your powers of attraction skyrocket during this cycle. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

Mercury continues to transit your solar fifth house until the 14th. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation, and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong. Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle. 

Mercury transits your solar sixth house from the 14th. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills. Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now. You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mars energizes your solar twelfth house all month. Note that Mars will be activating and re-activating a small area our charts until April 2008 due to its retrograde cycle. This can indicate that your energy levels fluctuate day-to-day, and much depends on your emotional state of mind. Frequent periods of quiet and solitude are necessary in order to recharge your energies. On occasion, you may be indecisive, changeable, evasive, and possibly even devious or inclined towards self-deception during this cycle. Challenges with these areas of life are more likely while Mars is retrograde, all month and extending into the new year. Your focus remains in this area of life, but caution and perhaps anxiety begin to dominate. Trusting your gut instincts may become an issue. Vague fears and anxieties need to be dealt with. Obsession with private matters or concerns about the past could be part of the picture.

Highlights:

November 30-December 1 Sun squares Saturn. Pushing forward aggressively simply doesn't work now. Delays or setbacks are likely, but are reminders that sometimes we need to slow down and regroup. For you, financial delays or setbacks could occur now, but are temporary. A partner could be feeling unappreciated or slighted.

November 30-December 1 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

December 2-4 Venus sextiles Jupiter and Pluto; and the Sun sextiles Chiron. A sense of meaning and purposefulness imbues our relationships now. Confidence is strong. For you, family, work, and romance all combine in pleasing ways now. This is a strong period for earning trust and respect. It's also a good time for personal finances.

December 6-7 Mercury squares Saturn and the Sun squares Uranus. These are not ideal energies during which to push forward with new plans, simply because circumstances, or other people, are resistant and rebellious. For you, money matters could be stressful. Blocked, missing, or delayed communications could figure now. Communications with a partner, mostly, are affected. Make yourself perfectly clear, or re-evaluate whether you need to say what you were planning to say altogether!

December 7-8 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

December 9 New Moon in Sagittarius in your solar fifth house affects you until January's New Moon. Creative self-expression comes under the realm of the fifth house, and a New Moon occurring here sparks the creative juices. Romantic inclinations are also highlighted, as are any kind of celebratory, playful, and just-for-fun endeavors. You will be especially aware of your need for approval and feedback from others, deriving pleasure from the ways your own creativity impact the world around you. This can be a passionate time for you, and a time when you might feel more bold than usual. If you are feeling good about yourself, and especially if you have taken advantage of the time for re-building of confidence that the New Moon in the fourth house brought, you will fairly radiate during this expressive period. 

December 11-13 Jupiter conjuncts Pluto, Venus trines Mars, the Sun and Mercury sextile Neptune, and Venus sextiles Saturn. This is a very creative combination. Determination and drive are with us, as well as the chance to relate harmoniously to others. Imagination is also at a peak. For you, opportunities arise through or at work. It's an excellent time for creative matters on the job as well. Some may find a romance through work connections. This is a good period for money matters as well.

December 12-13 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

December 19-20 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

December 19-20 Mercury conjuncts Jupiter and Pluto, and the Sun conjuncts Pluto. This is a period of intense discovery. New insights into old problems or new ideas altogether are found now and are likely to be very transformational (for some even life-changing).

December 23 A Full Moon occurs today in early Cancer in your solar twelfth house. This Full Moon is brimming with opportunities as it occurs at the same time as a conjunction between the Sun and Jupiter. Circumstances are such that you have an overwhelming need to be alone. You've been busy with all sorts of everyday activities, deeply involved in your work and routines. It's time to balance your life with some down time�otherwise, you simply don't feel whole. Issues come to light that originate from deep within. It's an excellent time to get in touch with what's been brewing beneath the surface. A secret may be revealed.

December 25-26 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

December 27-28 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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Overview.

Until the 12th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your solar fourth house. This position of the Sun represents a yearly "nesting" phase. You tend to concentrate your vital force on self-nurturing as well as nurturing those close to you. During this period, your inner, spiritual world is more important to you than mundane achievements--and necessarily so. It's a time to honor your roots, stabilize your home life, and build the connections you have with family. During this heartwarming cycle, you would do best to allow yourself to explore your inner needs so that you can nurture yourself and others in a healthy, growth-oriented manner.

From the 12th, the Sun illuminates your solar fifth house. After a period of �nesting�, you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful period of the year, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors! You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether people appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year. This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

There is nothing quite like the peace we derive from a smooth-flowing domestic life, and this is what lifts your spirits this month. It�s an excellent period for entertaining from your home. However, getting your personal projects into motion may be a lesson in frustration from mid-month. Impatience works against you in obvious ways now. Others may find you hard to reach as you review your plans and revise your goals. Career opportunities find you, but you could be on the fence. Expect more opportunities than usual to enjoy leisurely activities in November.

Mercury ends its retrograde period that occurred from October 11-November 1, picking up speed and "revisiting" some of the aspects it made to planets before and during the retrograde period. This gives us all a chance to get projects and communications back on track.

Mars, however, turns retrograde this month, on November 15th. This retrograde period extends to January 30th, 2008. Even though the retrograde period officially lasts from November 15/07-January 30/08, the retrograde "zone" is in effect from September 16/07-April 4/08. For you, your spirituality, private life gut instincts, and intuition are affected. Perhaps you are not as confident about your hunches. Private affairs and solitary work might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now.

Venus warms your solar third house until the 26th. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

Venus transits your solar fourth house from the 26th. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic now. You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere. Loyalty and sensitivity in your relationships are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house until the 25th. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now. Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle. Many of the problems you have been encountering in these areas begin to resolve.

Mercury moves through your solar fifth house from the 25th. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation, and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong. Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle.

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house all month. Note that Mars will be activating and re-activating a small area our charts until April 2008 due to its retrograde cycle. This can indicate that your energy levels fluctuate day-to-day, and much depends on your emotional state of mind. Frequent periods of quiet and solitude are necessary in order to recharge your energies. On occasion, you may be indecisive, changeable, evasive, and possibly even devious or inclined towards self-deception during this cycle. Challenges with these areas of life are more likely while Mars is retrograde, beginning November 15th and extending into the new year. Your focus remains in this area of life, but caution and perhaps anxiety begin to dominate. Trusting your gut instincts may become an issue. Vague fears and anxieties need to be dealt with. Obsession with private matters or concerns about the past could be part of the picture.

Highlights:

October 31-November 1 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

October 31-November 2 Mercury stations and turns direct on November 1st. Holding off on important discussions, interviews, or contracts is probably wise right now, as thinking is foggy and misunderstandings are likely. As Mercury moves forward and regains speed over the next couple of weeks, we can more easily get projects off the ground.

November 3-6 Challenges and gains occur in the areas of home and family, money, romance, friendships, and creativity for you now with the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Chiron and Pluto and the Sun in flowing aspect to Mars. Problems encountered now can lead to greater insight and better conditions.

November 3-4 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

November 9 New Moon in Scorpio in your solar fourth house affects you until December's New Moon. Home and family may be a focus during this phase. On a personal, developmental level, this is a time to not only listen to what is in your gut, but to pay homage to those feelings! What makes you feel safe and secure? This is the time to explore and develop a sense of inner security. Although the fourth house is associated with the home, it is an angular, cardinal house that stirs up activity. This is a time of re-organization and heightened awareness of your roots, issues of intimacy and vulnerability, and it's an excellent time to come in touch with your feelings and needs. Focusing on your support system and the manner in which you support others is also probable. This is a good time to make long-range plans for the future, to do any type of re-organizing or even re-modeling of the home or home environment, and for family-related activities.

November 10-11 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

November 11-12 Matters previously hidden may come to light now, and disappointments are possible, with Neptune in hard aspect to the Sun and Venus. Keep it simple. Avoid jumping to conclusions, and put off (if you can) major new initiatives for a more auspicious date. We are not seeing things clearly now.

November 14-16 Mars is stationary retrograde. See above Monthly Overview for details.

November 15-16 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

November 18-20 Venus trines Chiron and squares Mars; Mercury trines Mars and squares Chiron; Sun in hard aspect to Mars. Home life may be cantankerous for you now, but you stand to gain more respectability as a result. Sometimes conflict leads to solutions to problems, and this is what is happening now. Friendships are likely affected as well. Sexual or creative tension could exist, but opportunities to learn more about friends arise. Watch for impulsive spending. It's likely you will later regret financial transactions made now. Impatience on the job leads nowhere fast.

November 22-23 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

November 24 A Full Moon occurs today in early Gemini in your solar eleventh house. You've been focusing on what brings you pleasure�your hobbies, romantic activities, and so forth. Now you realize that the role you play in others' lives (as a spouse, parent, friend) is an important element in your overall happiness. You're looking for validation from friends and group activities now. You may be called upon to perform a humanitarian gesture. For example, a friend may experience a little crisis and asks for your help. You may suddenly find yourself around many people, perhaps after a period of relative solitude or private time.

November 25-26 Venus trines Neptune. This is a strong period for compassionate understanding and generosity of spirit--when we are more able to rise above insecurities and selfishness in order to embrace others and life more peacefully. It can also be a romantic and creative period. For you, friendships and group activities thrive, and circumstances seem to lead you in interesting directions. Family life is also peaceful and warm now.

November 28-29 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

November 30-December 1 Sun squares Saturn. Pushing forward aggressively simply doesn't work now. Delays or setbacks are likely, but are reminders that sometimes we need to slow down and regroup. For you, financial delays or setbacks could occur now, but are temporary. A partner could be feeling unappreciated or slighted.

November 30-December 1 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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Overview.

Until the 13th, the Sun highlights your solar third house--a time of the year in which you are most likely to be a "busy bee". Communications, short trips, errand-running, and general busy-ness feature now. You could have a finger in many pies, so to speak, as your curiosity is piqued by a larger variety of things than usual. Used well, this could be a period in which you come up with solutions to a number of problems. You are more inclined to take pride in your intellectual accomplishments and/or your ability to socialize and make connections.

The Sun is spotlighting your house of family and home from the 13th, and these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front. Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship to your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself, so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing your inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

It�s time to put your plans into action, and you are filled with the energy and gumption to do just that. Life speeds up for you, and others close to you might notice you are atypically self-involved. That�s just fine--it�s time that you thought of what you really want from life. You may jump into something impulsively, or do something you have always wanted to do but haven't had the chance to act out. Competitive activities are favored this month. Work could involve traveling or teaching, and career opportunities knock at your door.

Mercury retrogrades from October 11-November 1. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture. This Mercury Retrograde cycle affects your fourth house of home and family. Put off decision-making with regards to home improvement, moving, and family matters for the time being. Returning to a previous condition, or having to re-do projects you thought were completed, on the home front is possible now.

Venus continues to move through your solar second house all month. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now. Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle. Note that from the 11th to November 1st, Mercury is retrograde and can stir up some challenges with these matters.

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house all month, indicating that your energy levels can fluctuate day-to-day, and much depends on your emotional state of mind. Frequent periods of quiet and solitude are necessary in order to recharge your energies. On occasion, you may be indecisive, changeable, evasive, and possibly even devious or inclined towards self-deception during this cycle.

Highlights:

October 2-4 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and Venus trine Pluto. This is a stellar period for finances and possessions. Your judgment is sound. It's also strong for family and domestic affairs.

October 4-5 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

October 6-7 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

October 10-12 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until November 1st--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

October 11 New Moon in Libra in your third house affects you until November's New Moon. The third house rules our communication skills, learning, methods, daily interactions and contact, and general "busy-ness". This is a favorable time for learning something new, feeling at ease in social situations, taking care of the details of daily life, and developing a mental rapport with others. It is a time when you will be more aware of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy. 

October 14-15 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

October 18-20 Mercury trine Mars and sextile Saturn; the Sun sextile Pluto. This is a strong period for deliberate action, productivity, and sound thinking. With Mercury retrograde, reviewing problems from the past is advised rather than initiating new projects. For you, a pleasantly busy and productive period for career and public matters, as well as a good conversation with a romantic partner or child, figures now. It's also a strong period for organizing your finances and perhaps uncovering new sources of income.

October 19-20 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

October 23-25 Strong Uranian energy is with us now with Mercury, the Sun, and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus. We should "expect the unexpected"--little will go as planned. We are likely to rebel against rules, authority, and anything that fences us in. Thinking outside of the box works. For you, challenges with shared possessions and money could figure now. Friends and family members may be displaying erratic behavior. Avoid impulse buys.

October 25-26 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

October 26 A Full Moon occurs today in early Taurus in your solar tenth house. You are suddenly in the limelight�everyone notices you now. It's time to put your best foot forward, but be sure to do so with grace and consideration for others, or you may just make a display that you regret later. Perhaps you've been hiding yourself away, taking it easy. Now you need a little attention, and career matters come to a head. You're called to perform, perhaps on a moment's notice, and it's best to keep your cool and do whatever you can to show your competence. A sudden job opportunity, or some form of assistance with regards to career, home, or property matters, could be part of the picture. This can also produce an event that requires you to take charge and show your responsible side.

October 29-30 Matters pertaining to work, health, and daily routines thrive for you now. Good luck or karma on the job is likely. It's also a strong period for partnering or for a close partner.

October 31-November 1 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

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Overview.

Until the 13th, the Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now. You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector from the 13th, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching now, making connections, and paying attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is emphasized during this period, and is for the most part light-hearted. Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle. You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are a different country. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking. Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home. Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful now, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

You are filled with plans and ideas this month, but more inclined to put them into action in October. This works best for you, as you need time to collect your thoughts. Financial matters improve dramatically in September. Pressures begin to ease, and a financial burden lifts. This improves your overall mood. Problems with communication systems, siblings, neighbors, and machinery or equipment demand immediate attention. It�s time to take more responsibility by running important errands and getting your paperwork in order. A love affair moves forward quite suddenly, and with gusto.

Venus turns direct on the 8th, and Venus-ruled areas of life begin to move forward. Love, appreciation, and the need for companionship are expressed more naturally and readily from this point forward.

A Solar Eclipse in Virgo occurs on September 11th. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from September 4th to 11th. This Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Flaws in an important system in your life are revealed and it's time to start fresh. This eclipse occurs in your solar third house, suggesting a new approach to communications projects, learning, or self-expression. A new position in the neighborhood, relocation, or increased interaction with others may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to the way you handle your daily activities. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy.

Your ruler, the Moon, forms stimulating connections to other planets this month on the 1, 6-8, 13-14, 18, 22, and 27, representing opportunity periods for you. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--are more prevalent this month and occur on the 3, 11-12, 17, 19, and 26, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-4, 9-10, 12-13, 16-19, and 27-28, when financial decision-making is unclear.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4, 7-9, 23-24, and 26-27. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2-3, 17-19, and 20-22. These would be less than ideal days on which to have a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 6 and 30-1. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 16th.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 6-8 and 12-13. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 3-4 and 25-26, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 4, 7-10, and 25-27. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 2-3, 15-18, and 19-21, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar first house until the 22nd. During this trend, a strong desire for companionship and sociability dominates. You want to maintain peace and harmony at all costs. You try to be just and fair when making decisions, as you do your best to see both sides of an issue. Women are likely to enter your life, helping or hindering personal or business affairs. You prefer the company of others, rather than going it alone. Others notice and perhaps admire you for your pleasant and cheerful personality. This is good for your ego, endowing greater self-esteem and an excellent opinion of yourself. This renewed popularity increases success, for you have the tact and diplomacy to deal with people well. Attention is placed on personal appearance, with an interest in jewelry, hairstyling, and clothing. You are more bold in your love nature, yet not aggressive either. You make friends easily during this cycle, and you are especially fond of love and admiration. Artistic self-expression is important, possibly through music, clothing or writing.

Venus warms your solar second house from the 22nd. As the natural ruler of this sector of the chart, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it--you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.

Mercury transits your solar third house until the 19th. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.

Mercury transits your solar fourth house from the 19th. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now. Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars energizes your solar twelfth house from the 9th. This is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing! It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself. Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.

Highlights:

August 31-September 1 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

September 7-8 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

September 7-8 Venus and Pluto turn direct after retrograde periods. These influences represent matters moving forward after a period of introspection and/or lag. For you, romantic matters, as well as family and domestic issues, gain momentum after a period of review and emotional distance. Differences are smoothed over and you might find a romantic partner, child, and family members are more accessible, easier to read, as well as more confident with you. 

September 9-10 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

September 11 New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar third house affects you now and for months to come. Unexpected events necessitate the need for new beginnings. The third house rules our communication skills, learning, methods, daily interactions and contact, and general "busy-ness". This is a favorable time for learning something new, feeling at ease in social situations, taking care of the details of daily life, and developing a mental rapport with others. It is a time when you will be more aware of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy. 

September 16-17 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

September 19-21 Mars opposes Pluto, Venus opposes Neptune, and the Sun is challenged by both Pluto and Chiron. Battles begun now are lose-lose situations. Avoid beating a dead horse and attempting to force matters that should naturally take time to unfold. Circumstances now can push us to discover our own power--power that comes from a strong sense of self rather than superficial energy derived from manipulating people into doing what we want them to do. We are not seeing our finances or love relationships clearly just now. For you, some nervous tension can surround your career or finances. Try to avoid stressing out over details and take the time to regroup in order to get the most important facts straight. A lover or child may be frustrated or acting out. Financial confusion could also figure now.

September 21-22 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

September 24-26 Mercury sextile Pluto and trine Mars. The discovery of new information about the past helps your current goals. A healthy discussion with a lover could be part of the picture now. You are communicating your ideas convincingly, particularly on the job. It's a good time to present your case or ask for something important from a superior.

September 26 A Full Moon occurs today in early Aries in your solar ninth house. Your attention to the logical world of reason has been a focus in the last two weeks. Now you feel a crisis of lack. Your personal beliefs may be tested now. Your impulses and faith matter, and all of the attention you've been giving to mundane affairs has you wondering when you're going to have some fun. You want to take a leap of faith now. Your adventurous side pushes up and out, demanding attention.

September 28-29 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

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Cancer (Born July 13 to 22)
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August 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview.

Until the 13th, the Sun illuminates your first house, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. It's a great period for doing something entirely new and pioneering�to go solo in some area of your life. You are in the position to make an impression on others. You have presence and you project confidence.

The Sun highlights your second house from the 13th, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you right now, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value. This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank. Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good. This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig your heels in and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.

Income, comfort, and security come into strong focus this month, Cancer. Maintaining the status quo is the underlying motivation for your actions. You take especial pride in your material accumulations. Any slowdowns you have been experiencing in work and health matters tend to dissipate. Communication snafus are likely with friends and family, and it�s best to avoid harping on what is said (or not said). Partnerships are strengthened. From the 28th, inner restlessness is stimulated and you form connections to new people with different ideas. A travel opportunity may be part of the picture.

Venus continues to retrograde all month and until September 8th. For the time being, avoid making critical decisions about Venus-ruled areas of life, including love and social relationships, entertainment, beauty, and finances. Read more about Venus Retrograde here.

This month, Leo and Sagittarius houses are emphasized. The Sun, Mercury, and Venus all align with Saturn and trine Pluto at various points in the month. As well, Jupiter in Sagittarius turns direct on the 6th. This affects your second and sixth houses. Emphasis is on personal finances and possessions--the serious elements of these matters. It's time to make a plan to improve these areas of your life. It may feel like work, but accepting responsibility and the determination to "clean up" your life in these areas will bring rewards. Work, health, and routine matters can be fortified this month as well. You might discover a stronger connection to your work or body, and more purposefulness in your life as a result.

A Lunar Eclipse occurs on August 28th in the early degrees of Pisces. The "crisis" that eclipses such as this one tend to elicit is a crisis of lack--a time when we suddenly realize a great need or want. This eclipse can trigger awareness of need in an area of our lives, such as our relationship to work, to our health and bodies, and so forth. This is a time when matters come to light--things that have been brewing under the surface. With the Virgo-Pisces service axis involved, this Lunar Eclipse presses us to look more closely at our needs, lacks, and wants in our lives. We are pushed to find a balance between day-to-day functions and routines, physical health, and the need for order (Virgo) and vision, spiritual health, disorder, and the infinite (Pisces). Virgo rules the tools and techniques that we use to deal with day-to-day life, while Pisces rules the tools that we use to deal with our spiritual selves. Epiphanies are likely at this time as we become acutely aware of our lack. This understanding can propel us into positive action. Full Moons and Lunar Eclipses bring issues in our lives to fulfillment. Our emotions are heightened, and there is often some sort of drama involved with the house, sign, and any contacted planets activated by the Full Moon. Occurring in your solar eighth house, some drama with regards to a spouse's income, or your taxes and investments may occur on a mundane level. It may be time to settle some of your debts, financial or otherwise. What makes you feel comfortable and secure needs to be balanced with attention to other people's needs and comfort levels.

Your ruler, the Moon, forms stimulating connections to other planets this month, on the 3-4, 9-10, 12, 16-18, 26, and 31, representing opportunity periods for you. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 5, 20, and 28, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2 and 15-22. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-5, 10-11, and 13-14, when financial decision-making is unclear.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 5-6, 14-17, 19-20, and 26-27. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1-4, 7, and 25. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-7, 12-14, 18, and 21-22. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1-2.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2 and 9. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1 and 22-24, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 3 and 26-27. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 7-8, 22-24, and 25, when others may not see you in the best light!

Highlights:

August 2-3 Operative energies include the Sun trine Jupiter and Mercury sextile Mars. The tendency to take the high road in our relations with others dominates now. We more easily assert ourselves and our needs without causing a stir. For you, a blast of positive energy arrives in the area of personal finances. Job opportunities may arise. Career matters push ahead.

August 4-5 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

August 10-11 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

August 12 New Moon in Leo in your solar second house affects you until the next New Moon in September. Heightened sensitivity to the world of the five senses, to your physical environment, and to the security you gain from the solid ground you have built for yourself is in order for this period of time. Attunement to, and appreciation of, the physical world of the senses is the focus, and this is a time to start fresh in terms of how you arrange your life in order to feel a sense of value and worthiness. Financial issues come into focus. Setting realistic financial goals, as well as formulating such things as budgets and other sensible financial planning projects, will be favored during this time. Discovering ways to increase your income is featured. It is also a wonderful time for taking moments to pleasure yourself through earthy, tactile, and comforting endeavors.

August 12-15 Operative energies include Neptune opposing a Sun-Mercury conjunction; and Venus conjunct Saturn and trine Pluto. Relationship or financial tests are likely now, but act to improve matters considerably in the long run. Be wary of what others are saying, of what you read, and of what you perceive during this period. Avoid making premature decisions until Neptune's veil lifts. For you, financial matters are in focus--new responsibilities, and the necessity for a new game plan. For the time being, some confusion surrounds money or possessions.

August 13-14 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

August 17-19 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Venus; and Mercury conjunct Saturn and trine Pluto. Conversations of a more serious or probing nature are likely now. We may feel compelled to get to the bottom of a matter. For you, discussions or news about money matters can figure now. A partner has something important to say.

August 19-21 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Saturn and trine Pluto. We may be recognized or rewarded in some way for the efforts we put forth. Improved concentration and focus, a more realistic outlook, and a practical awareness of the limits of time all help us to make steady progress. Dedication and commitment to our goals runs high. For you, financial commitments come into focus.

August 20-21 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

August 25-26 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

August 28 A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse occurs today in early Pisces. The effect of this eclipse can last 3-6 months. This Full Moon is all about give and take. What makes you feel comfortable and secure needs to be balanced with attention to other people's needs and comfort levels. It's a good time to settle some of your debts, financial or otherwise. You may be in a position wherein you are forced to make a financial settlement or large outlay of cash; or, you may find that you are leaned upon for support, financial or otherwise.

August 31-September 1 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

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Overview.

Until the 12th, the Sun "hibernates" in your solar twelfth house. This is a time when you recharge your batteries, rest up, reflect, and perhaps close matters that have run their natural course. During this cycle, a sense of personal fulfillment is reinforced by resolving subconscious influences or matters from the past. You will instinctively withdraw from the hustle and bustle of daily life in an attempt to get to know yourself, your goals, and your needs better. This is an imaginative, perhaps dreamy, time of the year. Some may indulge in self-pity at this time, but as long as they pull strength from it, it might simply be a healthy process. You need time alone now in order to sort things out and to avoid overload!

The Sun illuminates your first house from the 12th, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the height of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence beyond its normal boundaries. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering�to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature pushes up and out, and it's time to seize opportunities. Problems in your life may be overcome by bravery, self-assertion, and directness. There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for team work and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.

The spotlight is on you this month--your personal interests and projects come into focus, and your attention turns to how you are projecting your personality. While others have found you evasive and difficult to understand in the past few weeks, by mid-July misunderstandings are cleared up and life begins to play in your own style. July can be a productive and physically active month when humanitarian goals prosper. You could find that you are impatient with friends or that you meet with hostility or tension in group settings, however. Personal magnetism peaks around the 8-10^th.

Mercury's retrograde period that began mid-June ends on July 9th. From the 9th until the 24th, we have a chance to revisit issues that stumped us during Mercury's retrograde period, and delays encountered begin to resolve.

Venus retrogrades on July 27th and stays in this apparent backward motion until September 8th. As Venus slows down in the last week of July, avoid making critical decisions about Venus-ruled areas of life, including love and social relationships, entertainment, beauty, and finances.

Opportunity periods for you occur on the 4-5, 8-9, 13-14, and 21. These represent strong days of the month for personal influence and confidence. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 3, 6, 10, 16, and 31, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 10-11. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3, 6, 14, 17-19, and 25-26, when financial decision-making is unclear.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1, 7-9, and 20. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 10-12, 19, 24, and 30-31. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1-2 especially and 13-14. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 22-23 and 30-31.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2 and 27. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 3, 10, and 17-18, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 1, 5-7, and 19-21. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 10-15, 23-24, and 30-31, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar second house all month. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Mercury transits your solar twelfth house all month. Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues during this cycle. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities. You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order. However, these matters could be tricky while Mercury is retrograde until the 9th, after which some sort of resolve is likely to take place.

Mars activates and energizes your tenth house until the 23rd, bringing dynamic energy to all career, professional, and public matters. You could find that your talents or services are especially in demand now. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong perhaps even compulsive drive for success can lead to professional recognition. You always like to see practical results for your efforts and take pride in doing a job correctly, and this is a good cycle in which to show your leadership skills. Don't, however, let your enterprising nature get interpreted as aggressiveness or insensitivity.

Mars energizes your solar eleventh from the 23rd. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).
 

Highlights:

July 1-2 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

July 1-2 Operative energies include Venus conjunct Saturn and Mercury sextile Mars. Challenges in close relationships may come to light now, bringing up the need to make solid plans or re-commitments. Reformulating a budget may also become necessary now. It's a good period for a heart-to-heart, as we tend to speak clearly and directly. However, we should watch for overly practical perspectives on sensitive matters.

July 7-10 Operative energies include Venus trine Pluto, the Sun trine Uranus, and Mars sesquiquadrate Pluto. Powerful romantic and creative energies are with us now. Relationships, creative projects, or financial initiatives become more rich, meaningful, and intriguing. Freedom of expression, spontaneity, and creative license are important to us now. Don't let suspiciousness or negative thinking spoil the opportunities that arise now. For you, this is a strong period for finances, but you could have some challenges in the form of power struggles on the job. A strengthened connection to a family member may also figure now.

July 8-9 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

July 8-10 Mercury stations and turns direct on July 9th. Holding off on important discussions, interviews, or contracts is probably wise right now, as thinking is foggy and misunderstandings are likely. As Mercury moves forward and regains speed over the next couple of weeks, we can more easily get projects off the ground.

July 14 New Moon in Cancer in your solar first house affects you until the next New Moon in August. This New Moon placement is a powerful one—it's a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others. However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences.

July 14-15 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

July 16-17 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

July 23-26 Operative energies include Mercury semi-square Saturn, Mars square Neptune, and the Sun sesquiquadrate Uranus. Some tension is in the air now. It can be difficult to get a point across or to move about effortlessly. Others may be rebellious, resistant to change, or simply hard to pin down. For you, elusive or confusing circumstances in your career or surrounding your reputation could figure now. Communicating can also be challenging. If you are not getting your point across, consider that you might not be asking for exactly what you want. Money matters could be disruptive now.

July 24-25 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

July 26-28 Venus stations and turns retrograde on July 27th. Venus will stay retrograde until September 8th--a period in which we re-assess our love relationships and finances. During this station, be particularly cautious in your dealings with people dear to you, as well as with money. Postpone major beauty treatments as well. See Venus Retrograde for more information about this cycle.

July 28-29 Mercury trines Uranus. This is an opportune time to attend meetings and other organized group activities, to communicate online, and to take part in activities involving computers, scientific projects, and metaphysics. Insights seem to come from "out of the blue". Original, creative ideas are easy to come by now. For you, expressing your opinions and yourself more freely brings rewards now. Good news could arrive regarding past issues.

July 29-30 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

July 30 Full Moon in Aquarius in your solar seventh house. The New Moon was all about you. Now it's time to strike a balance with an "other". The seventh house represents an important one-to-one relationship--a marriage partner, significant other, business partner, or an adversary. It's time to strike a balance between your own needs and those of another. It's time to compromise and negotiate. Partnership "tests" are possible now, but so is a chance to truly connect to a special someone in your life.

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Overview.

Until the 11th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true. It's a sociable sector, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. You're more detached than usual. Conferences or other gatherings that are related to future developments and/or shared ideals and interests succeed for you at this time. You may lead, facilitate, or organize an important group function. Personal relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. From the 11th, some down time is in order. Before that, enjoy your lively calendar!

From the 11th, the Sun travels through your twelfth house, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break. It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.

Nagging financial issues that have weighed heavily on your mind find creative solutions this month. Your tendency is to retreat from daily pressures until the last week of June. The time is now to tap into your inner muse. Daydreaming and down time will help you regain your courage to go after what you want when you�re ready. Some tension on the job is likely, but ideas for advancement and increased success abound, which you will put into action in July. A surge of confidence is with you from the 21st.

In the first half of the month, there is a strong emphasis on your fifth and eleventh house axis, and issues surrounding friendships, romance, creativity, children, and business income are in the foreground. Much activity surrounding these "departments" of your life is stimulated.

Mercury begins a retrograde cycle on June 15th and runs until July 9th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture. Occurring in your solar twelfth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to your own intuition. You may find that you are less able to rely on your intuition. Perhaps you're picking up the wrong cues or reading too much into situations. Whatever the case may be, for the time being, you may not feel that your intuition is serving you well. Be as non-judgmental as you can, but do keep an eye out for deceptiveness and falseness in others. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating about your inner world now; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

This month, Saturn and Neptune are in opposition for the final time. This energy first occurred in August 2006 (see our horoscope archives in August for an explanation of the conflict). Some sort of resolve of the conflict is in sight now, although getting to that point could involve some form of disillusionment.

Opportunity periods for you occur on the 1, 5, 10, 16, and 18. Recognition or acknowledgement is forthcoming particularly on the 10th. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 12, 22, 26, and 30, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 6 and 11-13 especially. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 5, 9-10, 18-19, 21-22, and 28-29.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-5, 11-13, and 20-22. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 3, 18-19, and 28-29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the  10-12 and 30-July 1. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1-2 and 25-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 3-4, 7-8, and 19-20. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 5-6 and 21-22, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 3-5, 7-15, and 20-22. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 28-29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar first house until the 28th. During this trend, a strong desire for companionship and sociability dominates. You want to maintain peace and harmony at all costs. You try to be just and fair when making decisions, as you do your best to see both sides of an issue. Women are likely to enter your life, helping or hindering personal or business affairs. You prefer the company of others, rather than going it alone. Others notice and perhaps admire you for your pleasant and cheerful personality. This is good for your ego, endowing greater self-esteem and an excellent opinion of yourself. This renewed popularity increases success, for you have the tact and diplomacy to deal with people well. Attention is placed on personal appearance, with an interest in jewelry, hairstyling, and clothing. You are more bold in your love nature, yet not aggressive either. You make friends easily during this cycle, and you are especially fond of love and admiration. Artistic self-expression is important, possibly through music, clothing or writing.

Venus journeys through your solar second house from the 28th. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Mercury transits your solar twelfth house all month. Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues during this cycle. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities. You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order. These matters could be tricky while Mercury is retrograde from the 15th forward.

Mars transits your solar tenth house from the 11th. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities. You could find that your talents or services are especially in demand now. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong perhaps even compulsive drive for success can lead to professional recognition.

Highlights:

June 3-6 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and opposite Jupiter; Mars trine Jupiter and sextile Chiron; and Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter. These influences produce a natural, enterprising spirit. Enthusiasm and confidence are with us now, and it's easy to tap into our more unique qualities and talents in order to go after what we want. However, we also have the tendency to over-reach. For you, this is an excellent period for your career, work, and reputation.

June 4-5 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

June 9 With the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus, watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans. Expect the unexpected! For you, these disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of personal and business finances, domestic affairs, and friendships or group associations.

June 10-11 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

June 10-12 Operative energies include the Sun sextile Mars and Saturn, and Mars trine Saturn. We are able to creatively solve problems and to instinctively take action when necessary now. It's easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get and feel organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practical considerations are favored over impulsive decisions. For you, strong and supportive energy surrounds a close partnership. Personal finances and career matters are strengthened and solidified, particularly if you take action by organizing these areas of life. A career position may be solidified or clinched.

June 13 Operative energies include the Sun trine Neptune and Mars sextile Neptune. Interesting synchronicities can occur now. We may be at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are "tuned in". Instinctual judgment is enhanced under these influences. This period favors dancing, swimming, photography, the arts, and entertainment--mediums in which we act upon our more spiritual or artistic inclinations. It's a time when we are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. For you, interesting twists to your life story could occur now, particularly surrounding personal finances and career matters. A surprising opportunity to broaden your horizons could also arise now.

June 14 New Moon in Gemini in your solar twelfth house affects you until the next New Moon in July. This is a period of review, letting go, and recharging one's spiritual and, in effect, physical "batteries". Focus, now, is on fulfillment through service, empathy, and awareness of other's needs; but it can also be a time of withdrawal and some sort of retreat in a social sense, depending on your personal and natural predisposition. Some kind of soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find some level of emotional peace of mind will be apparent. This is a more sensitive position of the New Moon, and it is best to find some sort of peace for the soul in preparation for the New Moon in the first house—a period that is more active and busy than this one. 

June 14-16 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until July 9th--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

June 17-18 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

June 19-20 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

June 26-27 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 29-30 Operative energies include Mars-Uranus, Sun-Saturn, Sun-Neptune, and Venus-Neptune hard aspects. The contrast between what is real and what is only a dream is explicit. It's best to avoid beginning a new project for the time being, as there is a lack of clarity now. For you, long-standing challenges regarding personal income and possessions, joint assets, ownership, and intimacy can reach a head now before final resolve. Disappointments and frustrations are likely. As well, upsetting changes on the job or confusing domestic arrangements could be part of the picture now.

June 30 Full Moon in Capricorn in your solar sixth house. Avoid blaming others for your own state of discontent. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind. This may also be a time when a work project comes to fruition or completion.

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Overview.

Until the 11th, the Sun continues to spotlight your career and public sector. Focus is on what you do, how you do it, and what you accomplish. Do whatever you can to adopt a serious approach to business because you are in the spotlight. A time when practical vision may be at a high, during which you can see what needs to be done and just how to go about doing it. Career and vocational issues may benefit from the increased clarity you possess.  Much of your energy will be applied to vocational achievement, professional success, and leadership during this cycle. The desire for some form of recognition and financial success is stronger than any other time of the year.

The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true from the 11th. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

A lively agenda is in store for you this month. You are in demand and highly stimulated. Your career heats up mid-month. Mundane tasks capture your attention, but the urge to get out and about is also bound to grab hold of you. A romantic revelation occurs around the Full Moon on the 2nd. While Venus is in your sign from the 8th forward, you are at your attractive best. You have others under your thumb! You may encounter some challenges regarding shared finances or property in the last week of May.

This month, Jupiter squares Uranus and trines Saturn. These long-term energies have been with us since January and March, respectively. For you, measurable progress can be made with your personal finances and securing income from a job. Your ability to make money is dependent upon your attention to that which is productive and tangible. How well you handle your practical affairs is the key. Although your overall state of mind is stable and productive, some restlessness is likely however. Avoid scattering your energies. Avoid the tendency to search for one thing that is ultimately fulfilling, as it is unlikely to completely satisfy you. There may be a challenge between performing mundane tasks and your quest for something higher, something more adventurous. Mundane tasks capture your attention, but the urge to get out and about is bound to grab hold of you. If you are able to focus, the chances of material success are much greater.  Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

Stronger days for you this month, in general, include the 5, 14, and 30. More challenging days include the 6, 9, and 13.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13, 19-20, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 8-9. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The Full Moon on the 2nd may bring romantic declarations or epiphanies. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 3-4, 6-7, 10, 12-14 (especially), 19-20, and 27. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-6 (with some challenges) and 21. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 8-9, and 19-20.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 4-7 and 30-31. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1, 8-10, 19-20, and 23, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 8-9. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1, 12-13, 15-16, 19-20, and 23-24, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to grace your solar twelfth house until the 27th. Matters of the heart touch you deeply. You may willingly play a supportive role to a partner, offering him or her more compassion and selfless love. If a romance were to begin during this period, it would likely be a private or even secret one. What you don't know might just be helping you right now, because what's happening behind your back is moving in your favor and all will come out happily when your dreams become a reality soon enough.

Venus warms your solar first house from the 27th and into June. You could find it hard to deny yourself anything during this cycle! This is a time when you naturally let loose your softer, receptive side.

Mercury transits your solar eleventh house from the 6-22. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius - you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals - or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mercury transits your private solar twelfth house from the 22nd. During this trend, your mind is focused on private matters and past issues. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt.

Mars energizes your solar ninth house all month. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights. It's a fabulous time for promoting your ideas and beliefs, although coming on too strong could work against you if you're not careful. If you can't travel, you'll feel like doing so, or at least travel in your mind, simply because you have a great urge to expand your horizons in some manner. Energies thrown toward recreation, travel, or just cooking up great new ideas are well spent and serve to refresh and renew your vitality. Creative projects can flourish with enlarged focus and redoubled efforts that somehow don't tire you out. Time flies when you're having fun and leaves you with more vigor than when you began. Big, ambitious, adventurous ideas can come to you in a rush during this cycle, propelled by the urge to do something you've never done before.

Highlights:

May 2 Full Moon in Scorpio in your solar fourth house. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

May 3-5 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Mercury and in hard aspect with Pluto; and Mercury square Saturn. Our wants are aligned with our thoughts, and problem-solving comes naturally. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse! However, we are not very good at truly listening to what others have to say, and when we do, we tend to read between the lines with a negative slant. Our minds are investigative. Some of us could feel troubled or stressed with these influences. For you, issues from the past could resurface now. An important communication with a friend or group could occur, and money matters could be challenging or disconcerting.

May 3-4 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 7-9 Operative energies include Venus opposition Pluto; Sun square Saturn and sextile Uranus; Mercury square Neptune and sextile Mars. Intense social interactions are likely during this period. Frustrations involving blocked will and evasiveness can drive us to come up with creative solutions to problems now. For you, challenges regarding any service you might render could surface now. Power plays are also possible with family members. Avoid important financial transactions if you can. However, creative solutions to money problems can be found during this period, likely stimulated by a tiny crisis or concern.

May 8-9 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 12-14 Operative energies include Mars square Pluto, Sun square Neptune, and Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy right now. Some disillusionments are likely, as we tend to see what we want to see rather than what is. For you, challenges with career or reputation matters could figure now. A power play with an authority figure is possible. As well, some tension with regards to romantic or creative endeavors could surface.

May 14-15 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

May 16 New Moon in late Taurus in your solar eleventh house affects you until the next New Moon in June. The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It's a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

May 19-20 Operative energies include Mars sesquiquadrate Saturn, Sun inconjunct Pluto, and Mercury opposite Jupiter and square Uranus. There is a feeling of being blocked when we are attempting to go after what we want. Adjustments are necessary now in order for our lives to move forward. The need to make changes in our life that will further our psychological development arise now. Decision-making, however, may be based on unrealistic or overly optimistic premises. For you, roadblocks on a professional level can figure now. If possible, avoid important financial transactions. Adjustments to your budget or spending may be in order now.

May 20-21 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

May 23-24 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

May 25 Venus trines Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. For you, this is a period of attraction of the pleasing variety. You find that you can easily express your romantic nature, and that is well-received.

May 30-31 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius in your solar fifth house. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won't feel complete. It's time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

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Cancer (Born July 13 to 22)
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April 2007: Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

Overview. Until the 10th, the Sun illuminates your solar ninth house. This transit that started in March finds you at your most adventurous and philosophical. Routine tends to bother you now, as you instinctively are drawn towards anything that brings you up and out of the mundane. You feel more fulfilled when you expand your horizons during this cycle. This can be a restless time, and it could also be a little self-indulgent. As long as you don't fall into the trap of blind optimism, it's a very pleasant time when you have the guts to do something different and enjoy yourself. You are also in the position to gain more of an overall perspective on your life and on your goals.

From the 10th, the Sun spotlights your career and public sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Professional matters are the major focus for you in April, and opportunities to enhance your status are forthcoming. Increased vigor is with you from the second week, helping you tackle problems that previously seemed overwhelming. Your drive for authority over your own life is strong now--you need to follow your own rhythm. A new professional position or project around the 17th keeps you active and alert. Unusual, eye-opening experiences are in store for you in the last week. The people that you meet now stir you into new ways of thinking.

Jupiter retrogrades this month, kicking off a retrograde period that lasts until the first week of August, and involves some re-thinking of matters surrounding work, health, and daily routines. By August, you will be ready to move forward in these areas with gusto. Saturn's direct motion this month suggests that any stagnation you've been experiencing with personal finances and possessions will begin to lift and these matters start to move forward. It's also a helpful influence for your close partnerships.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 3-5, 7-12, and 18-19. These are strong days for money matters. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 1-2, 21-23, and 24-25.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-5, 14-19, and 26. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 9-11. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 7-8 and 27-28. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1-3, 12, and 29-30.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 9-10 and 21. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 2-4, 24-25, 27-28, and 30, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 4-5, 14-17, and 28. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 21-24, and 27-30, and 30, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus transits your friendship sector from the 3-29, where she enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

From the 29th, Venus moves through your privacy sector--somewhat of a hibernation mode for the planet of love and finances. This is not to say that love or money elude you during this cycle, by all means, but it does suggest a more private period for these matters.

Mercury transits your solar ninth house from the 4-22. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind is on bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

Mercury journeys through your career and reputation sector from the 22nd. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined towards chatting about frivolous matters now. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mars continues to activate your solar eighth house all month. Sexuality and intimacy are stimulated under this transit. Negative expression of this energy is the tendency towards ego conflicts concerning jointly held property or money. Conflicts with partners over values or possessions are possible. Occasionally, this transit could bring a crisis or ending of some kind. Something you hear about now might disturb or touch you deeply. You are likely to be more strategic in your actions during this period, as you become aware of the subtleties of human interaction. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support.
 

Highlights:

April 2 Full Moon in Libra in your solar third house. Relationships come into focus--dependency issues surface now. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

April 6-7 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

April 7-8 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Venus and the Sun trine Saturn. This is a good time for us to take care of practical and "earthly" matters. Meeting responsibilities is satisfying now. For you, solid achievement can be realized with your career and personal finances. Pleasant and stable partnerships are more likely during this period. A pleasant communication from a friend could figure now.

April 9-12 Operative energies include Sun trine Jupiter and sextile Neptune; and Mercury square Pluto. Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface now, although a suspicious attitude or stance could also be part of the picture. For you, this is an excellent influence for your career, work, and practical matters in general. This could be a time when you receive backing or support on practical levels. However, a grievance from the past might resurface now.

April 11-12 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

April 17 New Moon late Aries in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon in May. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It's a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

April 17-18 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

April 18-19 Operative energies include Sun trine Pluto and Mercury sextile Chiron. Intensity of focus, healing conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose are with us now. For you, this period is especially strong for strengthening ties with others and your position on the job. It's a good period for practical matters, including finances.

April 21-22 Operative energies include Mercury trine Jupiter and Saturn and sextile Neptune. Strong productivity on mental levels characterizes this combination. It's a good period for coming up with successful business plans and strategies. This is yet another combination in April that is strong for practical matters, including career, work, and personal finances. Applying logic and reason to your practical affairs is especially beneficial now. Past efforts could also be rewarded now.

April 23-24 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

April 25-26 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

April 26-30 A creative combination occurs now, involving a T-square between Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Saturn and Neptune form harmonious angles to the Venus-Jupiter opposition. This exciting configuration stimulates your work, service, and communications sectors. A difference of opinion could occur now. Unexpected opportunities to travel or to get away might arise, affecting your current duties. You could receive news that brings you some tension. Avoid impulsive decisions now.

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Overview. Until the 10th, the Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house--a transit that began last month. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, through inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes. You are inclined to be more intense and perhaps even secretive at this time of year. Emotions tend to run deep right now, and you don't much like losing or feeling powerless. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From the 10th, the Sun illuminates your ninth house and your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

Harmony can be found on the job this month--perhaps even love! You can enjoy excellent opportunities to increase your income and your standing now. Feeling secure on a practical level is featured this month and for the next few months. Getting your practical affairs in order comes easily now. A surprising communication around the 3rd is likely. The first week of March is a busy time for you--a period of restlessness or uncertainty about travel or legal matters. Communication mishaps smooth over, however, by the second week.

From the 7th, Mercury turns direct and matters that have been stagnant for you begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 16th, when "all things Mercury" tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on March 27th. From the 16-27th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde, or to put into action ideas that came to us during this cycle. For you, communications with acquaintances and intimate partners resume with less confusion and more clarity.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd at 13 degrees Virgo. Its opposition to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 19th at 28 degrees of Pisces. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from March 1-3 and then March 12-19th.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd stimulates your solar second house. Surprises surrounding your personal finances and possessions are in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sector of personal finances is involved. This could manifest, for example, as the culmination or fruition of a financial project, an event involving personal possessions that holds your attention, a sudden money-making opportunity, a flurry of activity resulting from a financial matter, and other such possibilities.

The Solar Eclipse on the 19th marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar ninth house, suggesting that a new approach to the way you expand your horizons, be they physical or mental (or both). New travel plans, education goals, or adventures may be formed in the coming months, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your ability to expand your personal world is a strong potential. This is a phase when you will be especially busy initiating new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

Jupiter trines Saturn this month, linking your second and sixth houses in a pleasing way. This is a period of constructive accomplishment. We are practical, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound--and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this wonderful energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make you happy. For you, measurable progress can be made with your personal finances and securing income from a job. Your ability to make money is dependent upon your attention to that which is productive and tangible. How well you handle your practical affairs is the key.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 3-5, when unusual or surprising events are likely to arise. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 8-10, 18-22, and 24-31. On the 24-26, mysterious or confusing circumstances surround your joint finances, debts, or taxes.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1st and 16-17. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 15th, 19-20, and 28-29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 8-9 and 13-18. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely in the first week of the month, as well as the 10th and 21-24.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 7-8, 14-18, and 22-24. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-2, 9th, and 21st, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 14-16 (although a setback may be involved before a gain is realized) and the 23-26. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 21-22, and 27-31, when others may not see you in the best of lighting! With Venus in your career sector for much of the month, however, you are likely to easily smooth over any differences that arise.

Venus transits your tenth house from the 9th. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury transits your eighth house all month. Your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to the growth and development of the mind. Much of your knowledge may be gained through intuitive means rather than the study of books at this time. There is an aptitude for business and other financial dealings. Your mental disposition is ideally suited to work of an investigative nature, research, psychotherapy, psychiatry, or detective work. Focus the light of understanding and honest communication on emotionally-charged topics such as sexuality and intimacy, feelings about the power dynamics in your partnerships, and money you share with significant others. You can have a more objective and fair view of such things now, and could clarify any long-standing issues related to any of this. On a practical level, it is the time to handle joint finances, material assets or property you hold in common with another, and matters pertaining to inheritances, taxes, or commercial interests. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde until the 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars continues to energize your partnership sector until the 24th, although the drama of this position is definitely easing, as Mars is well past its opposition to your Sun. With Mars in the seventh house, you are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active co-operation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. If you are too aggressive or dominant now, there is danger of trouble and loss through public opposition, unpopularity, damaged relationships, or even litigation in rare cases. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Remember that anger is often a mask for hurt feelings. There's bound to be a lot of friction or push and pull as you strive to balance your style and agenda with another's.

Mars transits your intimacy sector from the 24th, and your personal, intimate life speeds up. You experience every situation intensely and deeply during this cycle, even though your outward actions do not necessarily reveal this fact. You could find yourself attracted to mysterious or even dangerous situations. Sometimes this transit correlates with disputes over money. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support. Circumstances in life are likely to occur that require you to take the lead or to apply personal action in connection with joint finances.

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 10-21, when life tends to glide forward with few interruptions.

Highlights:

March 1-3 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Pluto, Venus sextile Chiron, Mars semi-square Jupiter. New information begins to come to light, and we have the power to heal our social relationships. Because this period occurs just before a lunar eclipse, hold off on finalizing any deals or plans if you can, however. But do pay attention to the information that surfaces now. For you, family matters thrive and communications provide you with new information.

March 2-3 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

March 3 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar second house. Flaws in an important system in your life come to light. The effects of this eclipse last for six months. Intimacy, issues of power and control, or joint finances may have been a focus for the last two weeks. Now it's time to recognize what makes you comfortable. This Full Moon is about balancing the give and take of intimacy--the giving and receiving of pleasure. Sharing issues come into focus, as do issues of power--what's yours and what's mine. Your comfort zones matter, and now is the time to take care of your own needs without eclipsing the needs of others.

March 4-5 The Sun conjuncts Uranus in your solar eighth house. The issues you deal with now are achieving a deeper level of sharing, cooperating, and blending your energies and values with those of another. Events may conspire in such a way that you suddenly become more acutely aware of deeper forces within yourself that are inhibiting your vitality and happiness. A surprise regarding finances could be part of the picture, or possibly an eye-opening intimate exchange occurs now.

March 8-9 Operative energies include Venus trine Jupiter and Saturn, Venus sextile Neptune, and Sun square Jupiter. This is an especially strong influence for creative output and is also excellent for cementing relationships. Because the grand trine affects your houses of substance, it's strong for practical matters, work, and professional activities.

March 9-10 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

March 14-15 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

March 15-16 Operative energies include Mars conjunct Chiron, Mercury sextile Venus, and Venus trine Pluto. Gaining new perspectives on romantic and sexual relationships, or on creative projects, occurs now. We seek out others, but won't settle for superficial connections. This can be a time of epiphanies and release of suppressed energies. Important contracts and new beginnings, however, are best avoided until after the Solar Eclipse on the 18th.

March 18 New Moon Solar Eclipse in late Pisces in your solar ninth house affects you for the next six months. A time to focus on goals involving compassion, letting go of the past, and acceptance. Nagging problems from the past six months need to be dealt with and put behind you. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the "regular" experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

March 20-21 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

March 22-25 A mixed bag of energies operant now brings challenges and possible enlightenment. Mars in your eighth house opposes Saturn, sextiles Jupiter, and conjuncts Neptune. You may have to deal with challenges in your intimate relationships or regarding financial matters. A positive, growth-oriented outcome is favored, however, if you are attentive to detail.

March 27-28 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 28-29 Venus forms tense angles to Chiron and Pluto. This is a less than ideal period for financial transactions and for social relationships. Tensions derived from lack of trust are likely now. For you, issues from the past might resurface now, and friendship as well as family are involved. Challenges that occur in relationships now tend to do with looking for something wrong or digging for dirt. Take the high road.

March 29-30 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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Overview. Until the 9th, the Sun continues to illuminate your solar seventh house--a transit that began in January. Close relationships with others, negotiations, compromise, and one-on-one dealings all are in focus during this cycle. This is the time of year, however, when vitality may be at a low--when you are more likely to catch a cold or to need more sleep. Chances to improve or attract a close partnership abound, however. It's time to compromise, negotiate, and perhaps let a partner take the lead for a while.

From the 9th, the Sun energizes your sector of  transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery. All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets. This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

You--or your partner--may be treating your relationship like it�s a competition this month. Try to channel excess energy into shared activities instead of squabbling. Unusual or unclear circumstances surrounding your finances this month call up the need to buckle down and get real about your money. Not reading the fine print regarding financial transactions this month could be a real mistake. It�s not a good month to lend anyone money, as you are unlikely to get it back any time soon! Pleasant news from afar, or about long-distance trips, arrives around the 7th.

This month, Mercury retrogrades from the 13th forward (until March 7th). Mercury retrograde cycles are periods in which communications and transportation matters don't go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar eighth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to receiving support, loans, paybacks, and taxes. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with acquaintances and intimate partners, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 3-4, 7-8, and 16-20. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2nd and 10th.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1st and 16-17. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2nd and 19-20. This would be a less than ideal period to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 19-20. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 10, 13-15, and 25-28. Partnering may be a little challenged this month, in general.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2-4 and 17-19. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 8-9 and 28, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run particularly well on the 2-4 and 12-13. Challenges with these matters are most likely on the 14, 17, 23-24, and 28th.

Until the 13th, Venus continues to transit your solar eighth house. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

From the 13th, Venus moves through your solar ninth house. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Mercury moves through your solar eighth house all month. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing. Research is also highly favored. It's also easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde from the 13th through to March 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars continues to activate your solar sixth house until the 12th, and you have more energy at your disposal for work and fitness or other health routines. You are bound to take a head-on, direct approach to organizing your life and with regards to your working methods. Impatience with daily routines is also possible, however. You may be inclined to compete with others on a professional level, or at least to want to dominate or work solo. You are not in the mood to take orders just now! This period doesn't favor teamwork. Avoid the tendency to argue with co-workers by doing whatever you can to work independently. You work with energy, impatience, and speed during this cycle. It's a good time to focus on a fitness routine.

Mars activates your solar seventh house from the 12th forward. You are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active cooperation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Partnerships may suffer from ego conflicts, or adversaries may be challenging. Use this energy to work cooperatively on relationship problems. You may even find that you seem to need someone's help in order to do what you want to do during this cycle. Relationships are vivacious and dynamic during this period. When a difference arises, you are quick to settle it, and have little patience for sweeping matters under the rug. Your close personal relationships are lively during this cycle--full of conflicts and resolutions or reconciliations.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 13-21, when your natural charm is well-received.

Highlights:

January 31- February 1 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

February 2 Full Moon in Leo in your solar first house. "Hey, what about me?" is the feeling of a Full Moon in the first house. You're looking for a bit of attention right now as you feel that life has been too "other-oriented" recently. Try to avoid infantile outbursts. Instead, work on your self-assertiveness. You do count, and there are ways to assert your own needs without stepping on others' toes. Finding a balance between autonomy and dependence is what this Full Moon is about for you. Your emotions are on your sleeve right now. It is a good time to put your needs first, but doing so with respect for others will take you further. Whether you can succeed as a leader is "tested" right now.

February 3-4 The Sun sextiles Jupiter and Mars sextiles Uranus. This is a strong period for learning, growth, advancement, and adventurous activities. It's favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent, as well as an ability to take healthy and reasonable risks.

February 3-4 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

February 7-8 The Sun conjuncts Neptune and Venus conjuncts Uranus. This is a "make a wish" day. Spiritual goals come into focus. As well, bringing a spirit of friendship and freedom into close personal relationships is featured. An unexpected chance to travel or otherwise expand your horizons may arrive now. Confusing circumstances surrounding finances are very likely now.

February 10 The Sun in your eighth house opposes Saturn in your second house. Restrictions and pressures may be felt now revolving around personal finances and possessions. Feeling bogged down by these pressures is possible. Challenges in close partnerships are also likely now. Avoid new initiatives now if you can, particularly financial ones.

February 10-11 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

February 15-16 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

February 18 New Moon in late Aquarius in your solar eighth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on goals involving friendships, long-term happiness, dreams, and wishes. This is a time of empowerment. It is a good time to focus on issues of intimacy as well as developing self-mastery skills. You may experience increased awareness of others—what makes them tick—as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

February 21-22 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

February 24-25 Tense angles operant now include Mars-Uranus, Venus-Neptune, and Venus-Saturn. Relations are likely to be tense. Disillusionments with finances as well as personal relationships are possible. Reckless behavior has consequences. For you, disappointments surrounding your domestic life or friendships are quite possible now. Career matters may be turbulent as well.

February 27-28 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

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Overview. Until the 10th, the Sun continues to transit your solar sixth house, putting emphasis on "busy work", health, and self-improvement. Focusing on details rather than the big picture is likely during this cycle. It's an excellent time to organize your life. You're sure to notice all sorts of flaws in the systems of your life now, and that's just fine if you don't get bogged down by trivial matters.

From the 10th, the Sun highlights your solar seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me". You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one. 

Relationships take center stage this month. There is apt to be a whole lot of negotiating, discussing, and compromising going on with a special person in your life. Full Moons are often emotional for you, but the Full Moon on the 3rd is especially so because it occurs in your sign. You may behave in ways that surprise others and even yourself! A project dear to your heart could bear fruit now. You�re ready to do a complete makeover on the job, and this is an excellent month for honing your productivity.

This month, the first of three Jupiter-Uranus squares occurs, placing some tension between your fifth and eighth houses, from now through October. There may be times when you feel at the mercy of your unconscious desires and impulses. Some of you may be experimenting sexually. Artistic expression now and through October may be fueled by some form of angst or other deep emotions from the past. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

This month, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury align with Chiron in your seventh house. You may enjoy key opportunity periods that allow you to join forces with a special partner, and do wonders for your relationships, particularly if they are in need of some healing. The key now is confidence and not overstating yourself. A connection may be made to a person on a one-to-one level.

A Full Moon occurs in Cancer on January 3rd, bringing strong emotions into play. You could make a surprising revelation or proclamation around this time. Get it out of your system, but use some care as you do so! Note that this Full Moon is behind your Sun (or Ascendant), and is more private for you than for Cancers born in the other two decans.

Better periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2, 5-8, and 29-30, with the 29-30 an excellent opportunity period for money. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 13-18.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 12-14, 18-19, 25-26, and 31. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 12-14 may involve a setback in order to achieve a gain. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 22 and 27. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 7-9. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 2, 11, 13-14, 22, and 26-28.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1, 4-6, 11, and 22. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 12 and 15-17, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run best on the 1-4, 8-9, and 12-14. Challenges in these matters are most likely on the 6-7, 20-21, 26-27, and 29-30.

Venus transits your partnership sector until the 20th. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus during this period, and flattery will get you everywhere if you use it wisely. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Venus transits the most intense and intimate sector of your chart from the 20th. During this period, you carry yourself with a more sensual quality. It's a strong period for taking stock of your creative forces. Discover new ways to enhance and increase investment programs or add to your savings account. A female may be a source of financial gain or drain in connection with mutual funds. A financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury continues to transit your solar sixth house until the 9th--a very productive position for Mercury. List-making, organizing, and analyzing are the focus now. Use this energy in a positive manner by organizing the important systems in your life.

Mercury transits your solar seventh house from the 9-27. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

From the 3rd, Mars energizes your sixth house. You have more energy for work and your daily routines tend to speed up during this transit. Perhaps you have a larger workload than usual. It's a great time to take charge of your health. You have much energy at your disposal to pick up (or step up) a health and physical activity program. It might be hard for you to work with others in a harmonious manner during this transit, and disputes with co-workers are possible. If you are feeling especially angry, frustrated, or restless, it would be wise to find little projects and things to do so that you can channel excess energy constructively. If health is affected, fevers or infections are more likely.

Although the ball seems to be in other people's courts in January, you stand to gain new insight into your own depths and those of a close partner. Use the first week of the month to smooth over differences with a special person in your life.

Highlights:

January 1-2 Jupiter sextiles Chiron, the Sun sextiles Uranus, and Mars sextiles Neptune. This is a creative period for all--one in which we can find new insights into old problems. Willingness to embrace change is the key to success now. For you, infusing a partnership with romance, or taking a romance to a new level of partnership is favored now. This is a strong money period for you as well--a pleasant surprise or possibly a gift can be part of the picture.

January 3 Full Moon in Cancer in your solar twelfth house. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives at the last New Moon on December 20th occurs now. Circumstances are such that you have an overwhelming need to be alone. You've been busy with all sorts of everyday activities, deeply involved in your work and routines. It's time to balance your life with some down time�otherwise, you simply don't feel whole. Issues come to light that originate from deep within. It's an excellent time to get in touch with what's been brewing beneath the surface. A secret may be revealed.

January 4-5 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 6-7 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 6-8 The Sun and Mercury align and Mars trines Saturn. These planetary influences suggest rational, logical, and productive energy. We are actively communicating, and our work takes on definite shape. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. For you, one-on-one negotiations and communications feature and are empowering. This is a period in which efforts made on the job, or with health and fitness regimes, pay off.

January 10-12 Venus joins with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. This is a healing and friendly energy--an excellent time to socialize, promote cooperation, spend time with romantic partners, and to initiate a new relationship or friendship. It's also very strong for financial matters. For you, a strong opportunity period for work and health matters occurs now. Domestic matters and friendly relations figure.

January 13-14 Mars joins with Pluto and Venus semi-squares both planets; Mercury semi-squares Uranus. Keywords for this period include intense, passionate, rebellious, and obsessive! Tense interplays between lovers are quite likely now, and the inclination to rebel against routine or expectations is strong. Harness the energy of Mars-Pluto by pouring your energy into a pet project. Sexual relations now can be very intense. Competitive energy is powerful. For you, a work matter is likely to grab your attention. Competitive energies on the job could be distracting, but it's best if you focus on a particular project now, when you can make some serious headway. In fact, it can be a power period for career matters.

January 14-15 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

January 18 New Moon in late Capricorn in your solar seventh house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on long-term goals and projects and to formulate career and business plans. Negotiations and diplomacy are highlighted during this period, as it is a favorable time to begin new relationships or to re-define existing ones. Issues of sharing and partnership come to the fore. Increased awareness of the need for someone significant to lean on or to rely on is often associated with this position. Working on, or resolving to work on, relationships that are mutually supportive is a good idea at this time. If you find yourself sensitive to the feeling of lacking support from partners, this may be a good time to ask yourself how companionable you are, and work on developing yourself in this area of life. You might just find that this is a period when you are at your most gracious. It is also a good time to make contacts and to make something public.

January 18-19 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

January 18-20 Venus joins with Neptune and Mercury conjoins Chiron. This can be a very romantic time, although the tendency can be towards seeing what we want to see rather than what is, so romantic mirages are possible now. Kind, healing words and communications are also featured now. A good time to discover new or alternative health procedures and regimes. Soft, pleasant energy dominates. For you, an intimate encounter can occur now that lifts the spirits. An important conversation or communication with a sibling, neighbor, or acquaintance can occur now. Words can heal--use them to mend fences or simply to reassure.

January 25-26 Venus sextiles Pluto and Mercury aligns with Neptune. An excellent period for romantic and artistic expression. However, don't expect communications to be right-brain, logical, or clear! It's best to delay important decisions. A good period for romance and dreamy conversations. For you, an advancement on the job can come through connections to foreigners. Financial news arrives now about a spouse's income, taxes, insurance, or debts. This can be a strong period for advancing or attracting a romantic relationship as well.

January 25-26 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

January 27-28 Mercury and Mars form challenging angles to Saturn. This can be a tense period in which hitting brick walls is likely. Delay important discussions and avoid beginning new projects, which could be riddled with frustrations and complications down the road.

January 30-31 The Sun joins Chiron and Mercury sextiles Pluto. An excellent period for coming up with innovative new techniques, socializing, and gaining perspective on our long-term goals. It's easy to resolve problems, particularly old, nagging ones, and to cooperate with others in a balanced manner.

January 31- February 1 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

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